CLEAN : Reactions from New Delhi as India extends lockdown for two weeks

The transcript discusses the necessity of lockdowns to flatten the COVID-19 curve, highlighting the societal damage versus protection they offer. It also delves into the political implications of lockdown decisions, suggesting that maintaining a lockdown can be politically safer for leaders.

How does the concept of 'flattening the curve' relate to the discussion of lockdowns?

What reasons might a doctor have for supporting the continuation of the lockdown?