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The "understanding" from politicians at the beginning was that everyone was highly susceptible, which was why the lockdowns were universal instead of going for
by Izkata 3y ago
The "understanding" from politicians at the beginning was that everyone was highly susceptible, which was why the lockdowns were universal instead of going for targeted protection. They were just plain wrong.
- AlecSchueler 3y agoWe seem to remember it differently. As far as I understood it, the health workers were pushing for general lockdown in order to stop the spread overwhelming the services for everyone. Everyone was at risk in the sense that what would have normally been minor issues would have become serious with no one or no facility to treat them.