You have no idea how it would affect you or your family members until it does.
This person lost 8 family members. https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/14/us/phoenix-arizona-aguirre-fa...
Two observations: First, this happened despite all precautions. Secondly, extended families can be hundreds of people, including many elderly. Lastly, in a large-enough population you will inevitably find clusters that are more affected by some illness than the average person. That's why you need to observe solid data, not a media spectacle, to come to rational conclusions.
... in this family.