Questions I'm wondering about tonight, about COVID-19: 1. If we give up on containment, what happens? Does it go around the world and go away, or does it become endemic? 2. If it becomes endemic, how does this change human life expectancy (in developed & developing countries)?
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Curious if anyone has seen expert opinions on answers to these questions.
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I think the likely range of answers to these questions should influence the decisions on how extreme the measures we should be willing to take to get containment.

Mar 15, 2020 · 6:50 AM UTC

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Replying to @davidbaron
My understanding is that this largely depends on how it mutate, which is unpredictable.
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Replying to @davidbaron
I found this thread enlightening and scary all at once
Prof Francois Balloux @BallouxFrancois
14 Mar 2020
Replying to @BallouxFrancois
How long immunity lasts for following covid-19 infection is the biggest unknown. Comparison with other Coronaviridae suggests it may be relatively short-lived (i.e. months). If this were to be confirmed, it would add to the challenge of managing the pandemic. (7/12)