What does the implied affair with the pretty have to do with anything? At any rate, the best defense against this virus getting out of hand would have been requiring everyone to wear masks or a face covering (nose and mouth) when anywhere in public. The mask or covering drastically reduces the chance that an infected individual will spread the virus, not 100% of course, but I think better than what we are doing now. It would still be a good move and then we could open things up much quicker. Why there is so much resistance to that is beyond me. Why do some think it such a big deal, or some kind of infringement of their rights? Is a lockdown and business closures better? Get everyone wearing a mask or covering and then get things back open with little to no restrictions.