Let’s get one thing straight—whether you believe COVID-19 was a lab leak, a deliberate op, or just another example of government incompetence, what matters now is how it’s shaping public perception of future threats. And from where I stand, it’s done one hell of a job at blinding people to what’s coming next.

We’ve got a planet full of people who are burnt out, jaded, and convinced that any warning of a new virus is just more government manipulation. And that is exactly the kind of psychological setup – whether intentional or just plain old ignorant human nature that ensures the real biological SHTF event is going to catch us with our pants down.

Let me introduce you to the next candidate for global chaos: MERS-CoV—aka Middle East Respiratory Syndrome. You’ve probably heard the name. What you probably haven’t heard is this:

• It kills over one in three people who get it.

• There’s no approved treatment.

• It spreads well in hospitals.

• And it’s just one mutation away from becoming highly contagious.

We’re talking about a virus with a confirmed 35–43% fatality rate, floating under the radar while the world argues about masks and vaccine mandates from five years ago. MERS isn’t theoretical. It’s been around since 2012, it’s caused multiple deadly outbreaks, and experts are warning it’s not done yet.

“But COVID Was a Scam” – and That’s the Problem

Look, I get it. The COVID response was riddled with contradictions, power grabs, and flat-out abuse of trust. If it wasn’t a coordinated psy-op, it sure acted like one.

But here’s the hard truth: if COVID was a false flag, then it worked—not just to control the population in the moment, but to disarm our threat radar going forward.

COVID conditioned people to:

• Laugh off future warnings.

• Trust “natural immunity” no matter the pathogen.

• Ignore hospital alerts and outbreak data.

• Reject all emergency health measures as tyranny.

So if something deadlier does start spreading—and it will—most people will assume it’s another bluff. That delay in response? That’s the kill shot. Not the virus itself. The denial.

What Happens If MERS Goes Airborne?

Let me paint the picture:

• Incubation time of 2–14 days.

• No symptoms while infectious.

• Starts with a cough, turns into pneumonia, ends in organ failure.

• Spreads through hospitals, slams healthcare systems in a matter of days.

• Governments issue warnings—no one listens.

• By the time people take it seriously, you’re looking at a 10–20% reduction in global population.

And the kicker? It doesn’t even have to be MERS. There are dozens of viruses in animal reservoirs right now—especially bats—that are just one mutation from jumping to humans. HKU5, a MERS-like virus, is already one genetic tweak away from infecting us. Scientists have literally said so.

This isn’t conspiracy theory. It’s virology 101—and most people don’t want to hear it because COVID made them numb, distrustful, and smug.

Why This Matters to Preppers

We train for the unexpected. But right now, we’re facing something completely predictable that nobody wants to prepare for.  We saw exactly what happened during the Covid shutdown how people reacted – runs on certain items – shelves being stripped bare in days.

The threat isn’t just viral. It’s societal:

• Complacency.

• Misinformation.

• Disrupted supply chains.

• Healthcare collapse.

• Widespread panic when the denial breaks.

You want to talk about a real-world SHTF event? A MERS-level pandemic with modern travel, social distrust, and fragile economies is the perfect storm. People will die in the millions not because the virus is unstoppable—but because they didn’t take it seriously when they should have.

What You Should Be Doing Right Now

1. Stock masks, filters, and sanitation supplies again. You don’t need to be a sheep to be smart.

2. Have protocols for isolation, quarantine, and medical triage.

3. Start monitoring actual outbreak data, not just political news. Follow WHO, CDC, and the underground virology community.

4. Plan for grid and logistics disruptions. The next lockdown won’t be optional—it’ll be enforced by necessity.

5. Mentally prepare your circle. Get your family and tribe to understand: “Next time might be real.”

Final Thought: Don’t Let the Last Pandemic Be Your Last Wake-Up Call

COVID was a stress test. Whether it was natural or engineered doesn’t matter anymore. What matters is that it taught the masses to stop listening—and that could be fatal.

If the next outbreak is faster, deadlier, or smarter—and all signs say it will be—then the biggest killers won’t be viral. They’ll be pride, stubbornness, and prepper fatigue.

Don’t get caught in the crowd saying, “It’s just another psy-op.” Because by the time you realize this one’s real, the hospitals will be full, the shelves empty, and your window to act long gone.

Stay sharp. Stay skeptical. But above all—stay ready.