That my concern. A politician does not want to admit they were wrong. But honestly if they were wrong and opened stuff back up and apologized I think most people would understand. Sadly if they discovered they were wrong they will cover up and play this out.
If there were 100,000 infected, this could be a 'good thing'. Why, because that would mean that with '100,000 infected' people aren't flooding the hospitals, people are staying healthy and recovering and the statistics of recovery are also promising. (Not that 100,000 people having a virus is a good thing, but looking at it statistically, could be interpreted as good news).
I'm in Ohio. Things have been eerie around here since about last Wednesday.
because they want people to believe the "100k+ infected" and keep fear going
That my concern. A politician does not want to admit they were wrong. But honestly if they were wrong and opened stuff back up and apologized I think most people would understand. Sadly if they discovered they were wrong they will cover up and play this out.
The news channels are making killer ratings right now.
If there were 100,000 infected, this could be a 'good thing'. Why, because that would mean that with '100,000 infected' people aren't flooding the hospitals, people are staying healthy and recovering and the statistics of recovery are also promising. (Not that 100,000 people having a virus is a good thing, but looking at it statistically, could be interpreted as good news). I'm in Ohio. Things have been eerie around here since about last Wednesday.