[davrosthedalek]

Even without mandated lockdown, the effect is the same. If I have a 1% chance of dying/long term effects, and I can reduce it if I don't go to restaurants, I won't go to restaurants.

[bronco21016]

Agreed. Even with significantly reduced capacity it doesn’t seem restaurants around here are turning people away.

Demand has dropped off. Whether there are government restrictions or not, people have overwhelmingly decided it’s not worth the risk.

[anoncake]

For the vast majority of people, that chance is significantly lower.

[davrosthedalek]

For dying, yes, for long term effects, it's not so clear. And I would also count "I infected my parents and they died" as long term effects.

[anoncake]

There is no evidence for long-term effects, only anecdotes.

[davrosthedalek]

I'm sure many New Yorkers whose parents died will disagree.

[anoncake]

They don't use your private definition of "long-term damage".

[davrosthedalek]

And you know that because you have asked them all?