Have the lockdowns been worth it?

Abstract

The article focuses on raising several individual considerations which are relevant for thinking about the question “Have the pandemic lockdowns, in general, been worth it?” It does not attempt to take a position on the overall question, but rather provides relevant facts, data, and information about specific factors that are relevant to the discussion. Some of the factors considered include the potential loss of QALYs in the UK, the impact on GDP in Germany, the potential development of a vaccine within a specific timeframe, the trade-offs between lockdown and non-lockdown scenarios in terms of years of life lost, and the potential long-term benefits of remote work arrangements. – AI-generated abstract.