This bioweapon was designed to weaken 80% so they cannot fight. A gasping lung damaged soldier is not competent. It destroys the alveoli and so your total lung capacity declines. Well as you age, many people already have some degree of lung scarring so lots of old people may die and the rest get pulmonary fibrosis. Others who are young, may never be able to run a 5K race as they get immediately winded.

All with respiratory issues will likely die due to the pathogen and the lack of meds with the supply chain crisis.

People don't realize that catching this means premature lung failure. 40% of Americans are on medication. 17% take three drugs due to chronic conditions.

This pathogen is NOT airborne so if in remote places, you won't get it. Bugging out people will die from lack of supplies and locals with a strong desire to live and loaded lethal firearms.