“The truth is, the next one could be worse. It could be more contagious, or more lethal, or both,” Professor Sarah Gilbert said (without evidence)
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Ahhhh... “could be.” That’s a handy little phrase ain’t it? You can say ALMOST anything you want, and as long as you add those two little words in then you’re technically not lying.
“The Earth could be destroyed by asteroids tomorrow!”
“The government could be a benevolent force, working with your best interests in mind.”
“I could be president of the entire world when I grow up!”
All possible. All unlikely.