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I think it's the opposite. Chinas economy was quickly back to normal in 2020 while other countries suffered. But it's going to be costly this time, for little r
by user_named 5y ago
I think it's the opposite. Chinas economy was quickly back to normal in 2020 while other countries suffered. But it's going to be costly this time, for little return.
- beebmam 5y agoIt's such an absurd tradeoff for the Omicron variant, which is less deadly than the flu[1]. COVID isn't ever going away. China seems to be willing to pay a giant recurring cost, eternally, for an infection less harmful than the flu. Insane. 1. https://twitter.com/EricTopol/status/1501773203261165570 https://twitter.com/EricTopol/status/1501773203261165570
- user_named 5y agoAs I mentioned, policy will change after this as it becomes clear that it is not fit for omicron.
- rikima_ 5y ago> It's such an absurd tradeoff for the Omicron variant, which is less deadly than the flu[1] Apparently the data is only applicable for England, which has already achieved herd immunity
- goldname 5y agoAgreed. It's stupid. Feel bad for the people living their miserable lives there. First locked in school all day for 24/7 and now they're locked in because the government is scared
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- chii 5y agoThe chinese people are probably more conservative and will likely self-lockdown if the gov't doesn't handle the situation well by locking down early. I think it's probably a better idea to give the populous assurances and demonstrate that outbreaks are contained, so that the populous return after the lockdown with confidence to go out and resume economic activity.
- user_named 5y agoExactly.