Flatten the curve

Do people really understand what "flatten the curve" means?  It will not stop or eliminate any virus.  What it does is spreads out the infections over time.  What does this mean?  It means the same number of infections will ultimately occur but will be spread out over a greater period of time allowing health care institutions to "keep up" and provide necessary care.  We have done that.  Infections will continue.  Can we get back to business now?