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This is true for flu viruses, not covid, as it spreads before symptoms show, so there is no pressure on it to become less deadly, as the fate of the host is imm
by UncleSlacky 2y ago
This is true for flu viruses, not covid, as it spreads before symptoms show, so there is no pressure on it to become less deadly, as the fate of the host is immaterial.
- Kbelicius 2y agoOf course there is still pressure on it to become less deadly. If deadly virus starts spreading, no matter when the symptoms show, people will start washing hands, wearing masks and socialize less. All those acts put pressure on virus to become less deadly.
- UncleSlacky 2y agoNot enough people did all that for long enough to make a difference. I'm the only one masking at work and in other enclosed spaces.
- PaulDavisThe1st 2y agoPrevious poster was implying that such measures will spread with any "sufficiently deadly" virus, and that presumably COVID19 is not perceived as such at this time (rightly or wrongly).