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Rain Cold said:
I have no proof or evidence at all. I don't trust the official story because it doesn't pass the smell test. I don't trust governments to tell the truth. And I don't think the whole whoops we can't test in the USafter having 2 months to prepare was because of mere incompetence. There's more to the story. Add in that the properties of this virus are far too perfect, and at least for me, it says it came out of a lab. I'm not saying it was intentional, though.

Also, vaccines don't get developed in 3 months.
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Just to provide an alternative response. Yes, vaccines can get developed in less than 3 months. Even if you don't trust governments I can promise you their incompetence can lead to testing capacity failures. And usually the simplest answer is the correct answer.
 
tramadoc said:
Okay. Friendly wager. Loser has to admit they were wrong in this thread when all is said and done?
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Completely fair. Keep in mind our capacity will shrink if anything as health care works come down with the virus in addition to a slew of other variables.
 
Webberweather53 said:
Let's calm down with the conspiracy theories.
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It's certainly possible a nation could do that at some point though, not saying the coronavirus is that scenario but it wouldn't be hard for a nation like China or Russia to develop a bio-weapon, a vaccine for their people and then threaten the world with it.

Back to the topic though, I believe I had heard that there would be a press conference by the White House around 10:30 today? I assume this is to update people and possibly the nationwide lock down that is rumored?
 
Jessy89 said:
I agree I honestly would be shocked if the death toll here was over 500. Keep in mind large scale nation disasters like hurricane Katrina took more lives then that!


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See this is an example of the extreme in the other direction...
 
RC, this also shows a German company trying to come up with a vaccine in a matter of months.

www.businessinsider.com

Trump reportedly tried to poach German scientists working on a coronavirus vaccine and offered cash so it would be exclusive to the US

Reports indicate the Trump administration offered large sums of money to secure rights for a prospective coronavirus vaccine 'only for the USA.'
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"We are very confident that we will be able to develop a potent vaccine candidate within a few months," Menichella said in a statement.
 
snowlover91 said:
It's certainly possible a nation could do that at some point though, not saying the coronavirus is that scenario but it wouldn't be hard for a nation like China or Russia to develop a bio-weapon, a vaccine for their people and then threaten the world with it.

Back to the topic though, I believe I had heard that there would be a press conference by the White House around 10:30 today? I assume this is to update people and possibly the nationwide lock down that is rumored?
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Yeah this nationwide lock down, quarantine, gov't shut down, whatever it is going to be rumor is rampant today. I've heard it from numerous employees... need an answer to that from Washington soon before panic really does set in
 
snowlover91 said:
It's certainly possible a nation could do that at some point though, not saying the coronavirus is that scenario but it wouldn't be hard for a nation like China or Russia to develop a bio-weapon, a vaccine for their people and then threaten the world with it.

Back to the topic though, I believe I had heard that there would be a press conference by the White House around 10:30 today? I assume this is to update people and possibly the nationwide lock down that is rumored?
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Highly doubt there will be a nationwide lockdown.
 
Rain Cold said:
I have no proof or evidence at all. I don't trust the official story because it doesn't pass the smell test. I don't trust governments to tell the truth. And I don't think the whole whoops we can't test in the USafter having 2 months to prepare was because of mere incompetence. There's more to the story. Add in that the properties of this virus are far too perfect, and at least for me, it says it came out of a lab. I'm not saying it was intentional, though.
Also, vaccines don't get developed in 3 months.
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The only known government shenanigans during this episode have all come from Beijing.

www.scmp.com

Lab that first shared coronavirus sequence closed for ‘rectification’

No reason was given for the closure of the Shanghai facility, which released information about the virus ahead of authorities. One source at the laboratory said the closure has hampered scientists’ research when they should be ‘racing against the clock’.
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Wife did go to store early this morning. Got some things but all meats and paper products gone. She was there when opening. So they did not even have these items to restock shelves.
 
Rain Cold said:
I have no proof or evidence at all. Add in that the properties of this virus are far too perfect, and at least for me, it says it came out of a lab.

Also, vaccines don't get developed in 3 months.
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You just needed to stop right there with the first sentence.

Also, what are your qualifications to say the properties of the virus are far too perfect? I've not heard anyone say anything remotely like that. If it was it would be more virulent than this.

Again, you don't know what you're talking about here.
 
tramadoc said:
I honestly don’t think we are going to ever see hospitals “max out” here in the United States. I think this will be far less serious than it is being made out to be.
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They are already close to that in the Seattle area now. I wish you'd be right but pretty sure all the health experts say this is going to be incorrect.
 
May be a good time to remind everyone that this site is a discussion board, not an official information site. People can post opinions or comments without being an expert or having verifiable proof, it is up to the individual reader to take all information and make informed decisions based on CDC and other Official Agencies.
 
Steven_1974 said:
You just needed to stop right there with the first sentence.

Also, what are your qualifications to say the properties of the virus are far too perfect? I've not heard anyone say anything remotely like that. If it was it would be more virulent than this.

Again, you don't know what you're talking about here.
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Look it’s his opinion. I also agree with him. Everyone has a right to their opinions. No reason to get ugly. Just because you don’t agree means he has to believe you. What does it matter if he thinks that. It’s not going to change what is happening. Let’s just listen and believe what we want. Also don’t try to impose our thinking on others.
 
Matthew70 said:
Look it’s his opinion. I also agree with him. Everyone has a right to their opinions. No reason to get ugly. Just because you don’t agree means he has to believe you. What does it matter if he thinks that. It’s not going to change what is happening. Let’s just listen and believe what we want. Also don’t try to impose our thinking on others.
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Opinion is one thing; wild speculation that's unsupported by fact are something else entirely.

But that's just my own opinion.
 
Yellow Snow said:
Opinion is one thing; wild speculation that's unsupported by fact are something else entirely.

But that's just my own opinion.
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Wild speculation is an opinion. No different in betting or polls. It’s all speculation and opinions.
 
Steven_1974 said:
You just needed to stop right there with the first sentence.

Also, what are your qualifications to say the properties of the virus are far too perfect? I've not heard anyone say anything remotely like that. If it was it would be more virulent than this.

Again, you don't know what you're talking about here.
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Ok
 
Governor Lee Issues Statement Regarding Statewide School Closure

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued the following statement regarding statewide school closure: “As the response to COVID-19 evolves, I urge every school district in Tennessee to close as soon as practically possible, with all schools expected to close by Friday, March 20, 2020 at the latest. Schools should remain closed through March 31, 2020 to further mitigate the spread of this infectious disease and we will issue further guidance prior to March 31. Superintendents and local leadership have the full support of my administration to determine effective dates for closure this week as they evaluate what is best for families within their respective districts. We understand the tremendous burden school closure places on families and we will continue to work with both the federal government and school districts to ensure we continue essential supports like meals for students in need. Every Tennessean has a role to play in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and I urge Tennesseans to be quick to help neighbors as new needs surface with the closure of schools.”
 
Matthew70 said:
Wild speculation is an opinion. No different in betting or polls. It’s all speculation and opinions.
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I think there exists a fine line between healthy informative discussion and wild speculation. One is helpful and one isn't. Admittedly, sometimes there's a gray area in there as well.

With that in mind, if you asked me (which no one did) I didn't think RainCold's speculation was all that wild. Especially compared to what some have discussed in here the past two days or so.
 
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