People are asking whether they should intentionally expose themselves to covid-19. If they’re going to get the coronavirus sooner or later, why not get it now? In a New York Times article, Leana S. Win goes into detail on four reasons why this is a bad idea.

1. Hospitals are full, and you just might end up having to go to one.

2. Being sick isn’t pleasant and long COVID is a possibility.

3. You could infect others.

4. Better treatments are coming.