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Re:U.S. Economy Shrinks at 4.8% Pace, Signaling Start of Rec... by lbeltrame on Wednesday April 29, 2020 @11:01AM (#23020079)
> This whole thing just starts over if we EVER go back to normal unless a vaccine is invented.

We can get to normal faster if effective pharmacological treatments come out from the ongoing trials. If we can treat it, or at least prevent it from being severe, it is not a problem of public health anymore.

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Re:U.S. Economy Shrinks at 4.8% Pace, Signaling Start of Rec... by klmadfejno on Wednesday April 29, 2020 @11:11AM (#23020175)
Technically true, just as hopeless for any practical time scale. The economic problems of being on lockdown will compound over time. We cannot wait until we have treatments or a vaccine.
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