%%There is a wide theory that the long lock down was actually an exercise for a Nuclear war and aftermath. I guess it supposed USA would be forced to use Nukes after losing a few carriers. But on the Bill Gates premise, they don't really mind losing large amounts of the population... People in mountainous regions USA (read Colorado Underground Fortress) would be able to move about getting supplies in the same way that lock down USA was able to..in a limited fashion with curfew and other similar scenario.
Could be ;
+ the chicoms may prefer thier virus bioweapon/less damage to US buildings, many are full of chicom spies.............................................................................................

