The true comparison would be the RTA deaths against the potential deaths - the early estimate was 260k - if we'd not taken the draconian measures we have (which makes the point I think you're making even more pertinent)
But there is a balance to he struck, and a gradual easing of restrictions to facilitate economic activity is necessary.
Places like garden centres, diy shops and then other currently 'non-essential' retailers. We're now accustomed to limited number of shoppers allowed in at a time and queuing outside, along with social distancing measures, so these would be accepted by people.
Originally Posted by: Saint Snow