Experts now agree the virus’s spread can be slowed but not contained. It will take its place among mostly seasonal respiratory infections. After a time, recurrent outbreaks will be moderated by a large number of potential carriers who have immunity from their last infection. The cost to Americans of the economic shutdown is vast. Essentially less excess demand for respiratory ventilators and other emergency care than can currently be supplied.

Source: Wall Street Journal March 17, 2020 22:52 UTC