mentioning it...my Infectious Disease (MD) relative is extremely concerned about the current spread of COVID throughout the country (btw...spouse is an ICU Doc...equally concerned) and its effect on the HC systems wherever that spread appears. I used the R0 factor of COVID in relation to an even higher factor for Measles (R0 between 12 and 18) to hopefully instill confidence that even an extremely contagious pathogen can be controlled...IF we follow professional medical advice (mitigate, vaccinate, test and contact trace).
This whole thing sucks...but with diligence and trust we can get through it.
Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/r-nought-reproduction-number#covid-19-r-0