There are 3 strategies when it comes to dealing with covid-19
0. heavy handed measures to stop the virus without relying on any herd immunity until a vaccine is ready in 1 to 2 years, this makes it possible to limit the death toll to less than 0.3%
1. Just flatten the curve to prevent the healthcare system from being overwhelmed, 0.75 to 1.5 percent of your population will die
2. Just leat the virus spread and overwhelm the healthcare system, 2 to 5 percent of your population will die.