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That sort of selfish asscovering attitude is exactly why it is becoming endemic.

Because countries have successfully contained it by taking it seriously and responding with adequate funding and measures. The far cheaper option long term. Meanwhile short sighted idiots caused thousands to die and then whine "it isn't my fault and it is so unfair that they are blaming me for the consequences of my actions"!

Even on HN there was a pressure of the herd.

Anchormen, journalists do not have skin in the game like weathermen.

Only if you can manage to do nothing and keep from flooding your healthcare system.