David, there are so many different scenarios being tossed around, many contradicting each other, that I think the intention is to make us so sick and confused that we give up and just get on with things.
Under such circumstances those in power can get away with anything.
I personally think there is no possible chance of the world being sorted out by man even were there not the present virus problem, but if it did history would uncover actions of those in power less than human.
Regards.