This is an interesting alternative look at potential Covid deaths, tracking real vs predicted total mortality in the US: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graph...ss-deaths-may/.

Whatever the number, the fear for many of us is passing it on to others, especially loved ones, who may be in a health compromised situation. It is the transmissibility combined with it likely being deadlier than flu that makes this nasty. If I could get tested a couple of times a week, I can go see my 83 yo mom and even give her a hug, instead of sitting 10 feet apart outside.