Originally Posted by AntiPeter

Sweden had one COVID death on October 28th. 1.

I’m not certain where the empirical justification and evidence comes from for lockdowns, mask wearing and other widespread suppression initiatives.

The case can certainly be made islands like Iceland and New Zealand can effectively lock down and suppress the virus, but outside of East Asia the COVID suppression measures are probably a total failure, perhaps leading to more death than if just the vulnerable were given guidance on how to protect themselves.

Humanity really botched this one up.