If there was ever a song for the current times, it would be REM’s “it’s the end of the world as we know it — and I feel fine”. Coronavirus is the proverbial only show in town. It is staggering to see how people respond to what is essentially a cold-like illness.

Now, let’s be straight. Some people will get a more severe illness, and some have died — although, mainly those over 80 and with pre-existing medical conditions.