Suppose you are an elite that wants to control the global economy, and you hit upon the idea that a "Great Reset" would be necessary.

How do you build a reset button? A "mild" pandemic seems like an interesting approach.

Also not saying this was the case at all. However, it is a fact that gain of function research was being conducted, sponsored by the USA.

Oh, and if the modern biotech solution fails, WW3 might do the trick the traditional way.