Coronavirus: Spread Out the Cases to Flatten the Curve and Delay the Onset Some disclaimers and miscellaneous comments: I AM NOT A MEDICAL DOCTOR. None of the following should be construed as medical advice, or actual pandemic data, or risk assessment for any person or group of people. I suppose I could have used the acronym IANAMD but I don’t find that nearly as entertaining as the acronym for I Am Not A Lawyer. However, IANAD (I am not a diplomat). You may not enjoy my attempts at humor, but IMHO, even serious topics sometimes need comic relief. First, what does it mean to spread out the cases and flatten the curve? This discussion is for those folks that think “If you’re gonna get it, you’re gonna get it. Might as well get it over with.” Fatalism: No matter what we do, if some percentage, say 70%, will become infected eventually, then why should we do anything? It’s not that simple. The news provides us with a perfect case study. Then comes the hospital