I don't trust 'the message' form the media. I hope to avoid taking sides or conspiracies. Bit.........er.....
I honestly think that most of the information we get spoon-fed is to suit a political agenda or that those giving it are just dimwits.
Look at Chris Whitty and Ian Vallance (I refuse to call them 'Sir' because they do not deserve that honour). All their modelling was out by quadrillions. Yet their tat was spouted like it was definite and going to happen just so.
These people are either just as thick as 2 planks or devious pawns in a bigger plot.
Personally, I just think they don't use joined up thinking and love themselves.
Any road up, The Flu seems interchangeable with Rona. Rona now has a stigma attached that I don't think it warrants. You could say the media and politicians use this stigma for their own evil ends or just that they are clueless wazzocks.
Take your pick........unless there is a 3rd option.