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Well that’s math, and holds for the limit. A rate of 67% requires a R0 around 3 and requires immunity after curing, for those that remain alive.

Who else is reporting that other than Bild? Bild is a tabloid. I wouldn't put too much stock into it.

The source is supposedly a "respected virologist" from the Charite hospital in Berlin. He started a daily podcast related to COVID-19 [1], but I did not have a chance to find this quote yet.

EDIT: That same virologist also warned about a "second wave" of cases starting this fall, after a reduction during summer, due to seasonal strength of the immune system.

[1] https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkKON9te6p3OpxqDskVsx...

> Whereas the rest of us are trying not to let those thoughts surface.

If people in positions of power are trying to not let such thoughts surface, they’re being highly irresponsible.

OP literally said "the rest of us".