Realistically speaking, is this the civilization ending super event? It was heavily speculated after 2011 that any virus with an R0 of 2+ and a mortality rate of 1%+ could wreak absolute havoc across the globe and reset us for several decades.

If healthcare systems break down, supply chains break down, education is halted, unemployment goes up, police stop arrests, etc. what are the realistic chances Corona-chan will have major lasting consequences for our species and potentially lead to our self-immolation?

If this is the damage a virus like this can do, does that mean something with a 3% or 5% mortality rate would certainly ensure our downfall? Look how ill prepared we are for something just barely worse than the flu.