Regarding the Swedish no-lockdown experiment, I don't think it proves or disapproves lockdown is right or not.
Sweden took a bet that no effective treatment could be developed within the next 6-9 month, so CFR would not materially improve. Lockdown only delays the inevitable
Sweden took a bet that no effective treatment could be developed within the next 6-9 month, so CFR would not materially improve. Lockdown only delays the inevitable
Many Asian countries, South Korea, Singapore, China, gambled in the other way, they bet that CFR can be reduced drastically within 2-4 months after the start of the pandemic, as COVID19 is understood more. So they sacrificed their economy in exchange for better chance of survival
We won't know which decision is the "right" or "wrong" one until next year.
It is perhaps most productive to withhold judgment until the end of the pandemic.
BTW, if Pepcid (famotidine) turns out to be effective, I think it is worth the wait.
It is perhaps most productive to withhold judgment until the end of the pandemic.
BTW, if Pepcid (famotidine) turns out to be effective, I think it is worth the wait.
FYI: Pepcid can cause erectile dysfunction for many.
