Question

Q6.9. Why is it important to "flatten the curve" by reducing the peak number of infections during an epidemic?

Answer 1

Answer:

Flattening the curve reduces the likelihood of the health care system's capacity.

Explanation:

Think about it this way. The more people infected, the more likely more people are to go to the hospital sick. The peak of the curve is the point where the most people are infected. If you stretch this curve out, you lower the height of the peak, making it easier to care for everyone who needs treatment at one time.