Unlike other patients, Boris Johnson likely has the option to get convalescent plasma from a patient who recovered from the coronavirus and developed antibodies to it. It remains the most promising and effective antiviral therapy, but is only available to the rich and powerful.

The rest of the lowly peasants can get hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin based on the best rumored evidence. If they survive the drug cocktail and recover from the coronavirus, they’ll have the honor and privilege to donate their blood plasma to save another rich person’s life.