its a math equation.
death rate = #of deaths / positive cases
(1) we have no idea what the denominator is
(2) there is reason to believe the numerator is skewed to the upside, per Senator Dr. Scott Jensen and others.
(3) Analysis: if we don't know the denominator & cant guarantee the numerator ,then we don't know the death rate. Yet government policy is being made upon "models" that don't reflect reality by the voice of Dr.Fauci. I wish the USA would have taken the Sweden route instead .
(4) Unfortunately, my fathers flooring business only received 3,000$ of PPP . Not 3,000$ per employee, but $3,000 total. That is supposed to cover 8 weeks . Further, if you applied once you can not re-apply for round#2 of PPP. His business was around for 30 years ,had small warehouse &10 employees. Nothing extravagant, avg. 50-75k $/yr. per employee $ all managers. So Andrew, the answer is NO, not everyone can "wait" for the "virus (aka the flu)" to go away. Its pretty offensive you noted so many professions as "unessential" b/c they are very essential to those business owners who have families to feed, bills to pay, etc. I think you showed a true lack of empathy, lack of respect, & its something your neighbors and/or potential clients may not appreciate down the road. Life's a warm Florida beach sometimes like that sometimes.