It's just as bright during totality, too, but the moon's in the way. :-)
Well, yes :-).
During the eclipse, all kind of idiots get crazy about eye damage and protection, making big scare of it (which sells), like there is something so bad that you need to hide, instead to watch this amazing effect!
I heard in sone places they hid school children in basement to protect them! Incredibly stupid.
They may be some accidents during (partial) eclipse, since more people look at Sun as usual, but that’s it.
But even during partial phases, there is LESS Sun than usual.
And, during the total eclipse, the Sun is about as bright at Moon. No damage in any way possible
You MUST take OFF any eye protection during the totality, otherwise you will miss a lot!