[Genuine Realist]

The 3 chart story from today's NYT (of all places) highlight squibs.  
I was unable to do so, but perhaps somebody else can.

There apparently are some silver linings (relatively speaking, anyway) regarding the recent numbers we're seeing.

I must say that the information comports with what my non-medical-background instincts tell me; namely, that (i) testing way higher now than before, thus comparing current wave to "first wave" is far from exact, (ii) older/more vulnerable people being more careful, and (iii) death rate not increasing with additional cases due to (ii) and better treatment of virus.

I've fully resigned myself to the US stumbling/bumbling through this, while medical field works on vaccine in the background for however long it takes.  Be reasonable on re-opening on both sides - wear masks but don't be afraid to expand things, especially with younger populations (assuming sufficient hospital capacity).  You can always pull back (as people here note with their postings on actions taken in Europe).   

And try not to be overly judgmental - it's an imperfect process, and it will be when the occupant of the WH changes, too.

There is a great deal of common sense in this post, which reflects the absence of political slant.

I do believe this is where the American public is headed, once the question of how it reflects on the election of 2020 is behind us.

[Genuine Realist]

The 3 chart story from today's NYT (of all places) highlight squibs.  
I was unable to do so, but perhaps somebody else can.

There apparently are some silver linings (relatively speaking, anyway) regarding the recent numbers we're seeing.

I must say that the information comports with what my non-medical-background instincts tell me; namely, that (i) testing way higher now than before, thus comparing current wave to "first wave" is far from exact, (ii) older/more vulnerable people being more careful, and (iii) death rate not increasing with additional cases due to (ii) and better treatment of virus.

I've fully resigned myself to the US stumbling/bumbling through this, while medical field works on vaccine in the background for however long it takes.  Be reasonable on re-opening on both sides - wear masks but don't be afraid to expand things, especially with younger populations (assuming sufficient hospital capacity).  You can always pull back (as people here note with their postings on actions taken in Europe).   

And try not to be overly judgmental - it's an imperfect process, and it will be when the occupant of the WH changes, too.

There is a great deal of common sense in this post, which reflects the absence of political slant.

I do believe this is where the American public is headed, once the question of how it reflects on the election of 2020 is behind us.