There clearly was a need imo but managed in the correct way, some people seemed to react badly to the virus it was really odd, just take Haig as an example he sadly passed away and his wife was very ill. I don't know if there were underlying conditions though.
The vast majority though got a type of flu, one that was more contagious than anything I've ever seen.
Now if vulnerable people had shielded and the rest of the world had helped them out then great it would be manageable and sensible. Instead we had the world locked down unless you fancied something to eat, you could then go out for a meal in a place full of other people then go home again.
Millions spent by idiots.