However, I can't not go outside, go shopping, see people, or basically live life.

So, I wash my hands a few times when I get home, avoid licking public door handles and toilets, try not to get sneezed on by strangers, and so on.

Just. Like. During. Flu. Season.

So, tell me what I'm doing wrong, and how we were supposed to flatten the curve in two weeks six months ago, which is why even tighter restrictions are taking place.

Side note: it's easy for mayors, premiers, and other government officials to hastily close down businesses as they still get paid, while unemployed workers do not.