This is just my own personal view - so I guess here goes.
The virus is a REAL threat to a large number of individuals, most especially if you have other complications ie - over weight, diabetes, a heart condition, respiratory issues(asthma, COPD) etc. Age apparently - over 65 seems to be a cause for additional caution. and smoking to name a few. But our youth - 18-30 are particularly at risk with having get togethers also.
There also is appearing longer term issues once "recovered" - foggy thinking, muscular issues, poor lung function/capacity, lethargy.
And there are a number of victims to support/prove of this.
I cannot understand why people do not take the very basic protocols advised by health professionals world wide ( hand washing, mask wearing(in stores/supermarkets etc) and social distancing) seriously.
For myself, I would be taking all those advised precautions and then some - I'd hate to be responsible for passing the virus to my loved ones, family,friends or anyone else for that matter.
I guess here in NZ we have been very fortunate/LUCKY to have largely taken control of the virus with govt implemented measures( and these have NOT been without much critisism/controversy) and cost to our economy.
Wish luck to all out there.
Alesco