Till that happens, long or short lockdowns from time to time will remain the only defence against the virus. If such sacrifice assumes the form of extreme lockdowns, then the line of argument precipitates the trilemma all over again. Clearly, the Governor had failed to come up with a meaningful definition of the value of a human life. The value of a human lifeThere are many different ways in which the value of a human life may be calculated. Also read | Localised lockdowns already hitting economic activities: ReportThis is not to suggest that lockdowns ought to be avoided.

Source: The Hindu July 18, 2021 18:45 UTC