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re: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) ***W.H.O. DECLARES A GLOBAL PANDEMIC***
Posted on 3/12/20 at 10:02 am to UpToPar
Posted on 3/12/20 at 10:02 am to UpToPar
Exactly. The US has 36 deaths. Extrapolated using 0.7% death rate thats about 5000 cases. But we’ve only tested like 1000. 200 people out of 5000 is just 4%.
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Posted on 3/12/20 at 10:02 am to UpToPar
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20% of those tested. I'd bet a vast majority of the mild cases go untested.
Correct.
Only the most severe cases are getting tested
Posted on 3/12/20 at 10:02 am to Old Sarge
quote:link?
this virus is 20% lethal to people over 70.
The flu is .02% lethal to them
Posted on 3/12/20 at 10:03 am to TigerChief10
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If you haven't been freaking out about the flu potentially getting them you need to get your fricking panties out of a wad
Who said the elderly don't fear the flu?
I think the argument is that COVID is a threat for the elderly with issues. That is indeed concerning.
Posted on 3/12/20 at 10:05 am to Antonio Moss
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It's amazing how, despite loads of easily digestible information, people can remain so uninformed.
I have been following the info, which is exactly why im not worried about this. I choose not to indulge in all the fear porn people are pushing along with the info. Obviously many of you here including yourself have chosen to fall for the fear porn.
Posted on 3/12/20 at 10:06 am to TigerChief10
We just made the difficult decision of postponing my parents 50th wedding anniversary party this Sunday. Way too many elderly folks there to take the risk...but they are so disappointed.
Posted on 3/12/20 at 10:07 am to Antonio Moss
He’s been saying the same exact phrases for the past few days. He’s just trolling
Posted on 3/12/20 at 10:08 am to TigerChief10
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I have been following the info, which is exactly why im not worried about this. I choose not to indulge in all the fear porn people are pushing along with the info. Obviously many of you here including yourself have chosen to fall for the fear porn.
No, I just understand statistics and scale. I also understand that the transmission rates, transmission potential, and cCFR of COVID-19 are not like the flu.
I'm not freaking out; I am also not posting utter nonsense on a message board.
Posted on 3/12/20 at 10:08 am to marinebioman
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We just made the difficult decision of postponing my parents 50th wedding anniversary party this Sunday. Way too many elderly folks there to take the risk...but they are so disappointed.
Well, that's a no brainer. One asymptomatic, younger sick person there could lead to disastrous outcomes for a ton of elderly in attendance.
Posted on 3/12/20 at 10:10 am to TheCaterpillar
And the nursing homes they return to.
Posted on 3/12/20 at 10:10 am to marinebioman
quote:This is my worry
We just made the difficult decision of postponing my parents 50th wedding anniversary party this Sunday. Way too many elderly folks there to take the risk...but they are so disappointed.
big anniverssaries, weddings, life events, are being cancelled
Hell, people say, "its just sports", but if the ncaa tourny gets cancelled, thats huge life moments for people that have worked their life to get there
These things should not be taken so lightly, but I feel like they are in the name of fear, better be safe than sorry
Maybe these are the right steps and I am wrong, but geez, I just dont know
Posted on 3/12/20 at 10:11 am to ell_13
None are in nursing homes...but we knew it was the right decision to make...but horrible timing to ruin such a special occasion that most folks don't get to experience. Hopefully nothing crazy happens so they can have their celebration later this year.
Posted on 3/12/20 at 10:12 am to TheCaterpillar
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This is likely far more deadly than the flu and FAR more contagious.
More deadly, yes
Explain how it is MORE contagious, please.
Posted on 3/12/20 at 10:13 am to Ignignot
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Explain how it is MORE contagious, please.
There’s no flu shot for this.
Posted on 3/12/20 at 10:13 am to Antonio Moss
quote:they won’t get it. Any legitimate concerns are met w hyperbole of predicting an apocalypse
No, I just understand statistics and scale. I also understand that the transmission rates, transmission potential, and cCFR of COVID-19 are not like the flu.
I'm not freaking out;
Posted on 3/12/20 at 10:13 am to ell_13
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The US has 36 deaths.
That number has been frustratingly stagnant to some. We got any Covid suitcase nukes we can set off in a few more nursing homes?
Posted on 3/12/20 at 10:14 am to Ignignot
R0 for seasonal flu is 1.3
R0 for COVID 19 is 2-3
R0 for COVID 19 is 2-3
Posted on 3/12/20 at 10:15 am to SaintsandTigers
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Maybe these are the right steps and I am wrong, but geez, I just dont know
I think they're the right steps to slow this shite down. It will undoubtedly do that.
Posted on 3/12/20 at 10:15 am to marinebioman
my dad (73) is scheduled for back surgery in the morning. I'm taking him and trying to convince my mom (74) to stay home. Dad has heart & lung issues, hypertension, and is diabetic. I'm not even sure if he should go in for surgery tomorrow morning or reschedule.
Am I being overly cautious?
Am I being overly cautious?
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