I think that the stated mortality rate at 2% is way overblown as they don’t know the total numbers of infected. Some people are completely asymptomatic, and some have very mild symptoms and have not been tested and never looked for any medical help. The self-inflicted economical pain is much more damaging that the illness. Imagine, the devastating effect it would have on the sex industry if (or when?) it comes to Montreal. Many girls who live hand-to-mouth and use escorting as always available ATM will probably quit the industry forever.