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Herpes has serious long term health implications and it is no big deal. Covid having serious long term health implications does not, in and of itself, mean it is a big deal. Long term health problems are a fact of life.

If people are going to argue it is a big deal, they need to articulate their concerns more precisely.

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We don't see health care systems collapsing due to herpes infections.

Look at what's happening in Florida, Texas, Arizona with COVID-19.

Health care systems are furloughing workers because there are not enough patients.

> Health care systems are furloughing workers because there are not enough patients.

Sure, for routine care because people are avoid healthcare environments because of the risk of COVID-19. At the same time, the same systems are unable to deal with critical needs because ICU beds and other related critical resources that COVID-19 puts a high demand on are exhausted in some localities and nearly exhausted statewide in the worst hit areas.

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