GT and local governments tried to manage expectation and downplay seriousness of covid in order to prevent people from flooding the hospitals. However, it doesn't matter what they say. If millions of people died, then the government would be held accountable. If hundreds of thousands deaths, then most likely the protesters would be blamed.
Most people just don't have common sense. People got infected with covid just don't die right away. It would take one month to 6 weeks before they die. So we might have single digit deaths at the moment but the number would increase to reflect the climbing of cases. In addition, China no longer has accurate number of cases as they have ended mass testings in many cities.
People who demand a complete ending of zero covid right away are just selfish idiots that have total no regards of deaths and suffering of others. I just want to say no matter what it is a risky move for the government.
Millions will die regardless if they reopen now or later. Better to pull off the band-aid now. The government would have to expend huge amounts of political and economic capital to delay reopening, and to buy time for what?
Vaccinations?
The vaccination campaign is stalled because of widespread fear of vaccine side effects on the elderly. The reason the government doesn't force the issue is because, rightly in my opinion, they expect that when the tiny percentage of grannies die from the shot, there will be huge backlash and hell to pay. Vaccinations will only go up when families decide on their own that infection risks outweigh vaccine risks.
Phased re-opening? Medical infrastructure investment?
Too complicated and would take too long.
I can respect the government's decision. Wash their hands clean and take the brief window of opportunity given by the protesting to quickly drive through reopening. After all, it's the people's wish.
