Not the US. But rather the Republican party. They have given up on the US project. They have been in that mode since Obama. If a Negro can win, then it's not a project worth preserving. Right now I think they just don't care. In fact you can't rule out some major upheaval when they lose in November.
As far as Covid-19, I suspect they are assuming as long as it hurts those they hate more, then it's a worthwhile risk. Similar to their acceptance of the risk of getting killed by cops with impunity, as long as the main victims are black. Republicans are in a very sick state of mind right now.