If you read Dr. Anthony Fauci's emails, he argues that C-19 is a significant threat to people 70+ with preexisting comorbidities, but is actually less dangerous than the seasonal flu for most demographics. Anyone treating this as anything more than what it is -- a flu -- is not aligned with the science.
You are exactly correct.
My Wife worked as a RN Care Coordinator for COVID patients for nearly a year working in the hardest hit city and surrounding areas for the biggest Health provider in the region. Working from home I was able to listen to her nearly 9 hours a day speaking with other RNs, DR;s, NPs, etc as well as speaking with COVID patients and the patients families.
The whole thing was completely blown out of proportion, and ANY death, despite it's root cause (Cancers, Heart attacks, any previous condition) was tagged as a COVID 19 death if possible for purposes of stats, and Health insurance claims (My background). MEdicare/MEdicaid pays out significantly more money for a COVID death, and due to the complete shutdown of most non emergency procedures, the Hospital systems were losing money hand over fist.
On the subject of the Vax. I got mine, solely because I have not seen my elderly mother (90 this year), in 3 years and it was a condition of me travelling back home to visit her in VA ( Condition set by Her, and my Siblings). As I'm fearful I won't see her before her time is up on this earth, so I gave in. My reactions have been somewhat worse than average (And I have no allergies, or reactions to other meds, flu shots, etc). Today- a week after my 2nd dose, I've developed a big raised patch about 4 inches in diameter at the injection site. Feels like my arm is on fire. Of course I've got my own RN here, so we are keeping tabs on it
And I guess now people I know will be more open to gaming in person again, so that is a positive, but...blech.