Flatten The Curve

Yes, there is cause for concern when it comes to the Covid-19 virus and perhaps the most serious has to do with flattening the curve of the infection rate and giving our health care system the ability to handle the disease.

The virus is contagious and can be life threatening, especially for more vulnerable groups like seniors or those with compromised immune systems. But, treatment is possible as long as the health care system isn't overwhelmed, as is the case in Italy and possibly other countries like Spain and Germany.

Essentially, the request by health officials to practice "social distancing" is to limit the number of people getting infected at the same time. As the graph above shows, if we can keep that infected rate below the line we have the ability to effectively handle the number of potential patients and reduce the death rate.

   

We all need to do our part to prevent the disease from spreading so please heed the recommendations put out by health officials, despite the fact that they may seem draconian.