Originally Posted by
shrsailplanes
Although dying can be a real bummer, it’s the increased hospitalizations that’s the big deal in my opinion. I think people will still fear the disease when they hear about the Dakota's and Utah running out of hospital beds and staff. Also, as states end up in these conditions it may prompt strict lockdowns that will affect travel.
Sorry. The Dakotas or Utah running out of hospital beds isn’t going to register on the give a $hit-o-meter for most of America. Texas, NY or California runs out of beds? Houston, we have a problem.
It’s important to note that increasing case numbers will drive increased hospitalizations, but the vast majority who are infected will not need anywhere near that kind of care. We’re not in the same place on therapeutics and treatment as we were in March.