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Thankfully there are some voices of reason out there and hopefully more will come soon.

abcnews.go.com

Early mortality rates for coronavirus are likely misleading, experts say

It's possible that COVID-19 isn’t as fatal as most people think.
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All this doom and gloom and oh where are all the test kits and everything else I mean really people; get a grip.

The FLU, yes the FLU, kills way more people.

If this proves to be a true killer pandemic disease then I apologize right now; however it doesn't appear to be so and there's just a bunch of b.s. being thrown around.

fwiw my 1/2 penny..
 
LetItSnow said:
Thankfully there are some voices of reason out there and hopefully more will come soon.

abcnews.go.com

Early mortality rates for coronavirus are likely misleading, experts say

It's possible that COVID-19 isn’t as fatal as most people think.
abcnews.go.com abcnews.go.com

All this doom and gloom and oh where are all the test kits and everything else I mean really people; get a grip.

The FLU, yes the FLU, kills way more people.

If this proves to be a true killer pandemic disease then I apologize right now; however it doesn't appear to be so and there's just a bunch of b.s. being thrown around.

fwiw my 1/2 penny..
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Tell that to someone in lockdown
 
I understand the skepticism about information from China but now Italy is showing very similar results. If we get a widespread outbreak in this country it will make the flu look like a cold.
 
Heelyes said:
I understand the skepticism about information from China but now Italy is showing very similar results. If we get a widespread outbreak in this country it will make the flu look like a cold.
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So what are the mortality rates in Italy?

The entire point was get a grip, did you even read the article?
 
At least 14,000 people have died and 250,000 have already been hospitalized during the 2019-2020 flu season, according to estimates from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Feb 21, 2020
 
Snow_chaser said:
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Acworth day care closes after teacher tests positive for coronavirus

The Childcare Network at 4833 Baker Grove Road will close Tuesday and Wednesday while the building undergoes a deep cleaning.
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Snow_chaser said:
www.wsbtv.com

Acworth day care closes after teacher tests positive for coronavirus

The Childcare Network at 4833 Baker Grove Road will close Tuesday and Wednesday while the building undergoes a deep cleaning.
www.wsbtv.com www.wsbtv.com
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this is in GA north of Atlanta
 
NCSNOW said:
At least 14,000 people have died and 250,000 have already been hospitalized during the 2019-2020 flu season, according to estimates from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Feb 21, 2020
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Merlefest in Wilkesboro has announced additional hand sanitizer stations BUT will likely not shutdown the international festival as it brings in a lot of $$$. Coming April folks check it out.
 
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You do understand why this means nothing concerning coronavirus right? There is no point comparing the two until corona has infected a equal number of Americans as the flu has.....at that point you can do a valid comparison until then this is just misinformation meant to downplay coronavirus.
 
Downeastnc said:
You do understand why this means nothing concerning coronavirus right? There is no point comparing the two until corona has infected a equal number of Americans as the flu has.....at that point you can do a valid comparison until then this is just misinformation meant to downplay coronavirus.
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I was giving him the up to date stats. You’re right we shouldn’t be comparing the 2 but some people are. Some are saying C-19 is worse. As of right now it’s not and doesn’t look like it will be as bad as the flu outbreaks of 57 or 68 or 18. Just think if social media was around back then.


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Downeastnc said:
You do understand why this means nothing concerning coronavirus right? There is no point comparing the two until corona has infected a equal number of Americans as the flu has.....at that point you can do a valid comparison until then this is just misinformation meant to downplay coronavirus.
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No different than the misinformation to hype it.
 
NoSnowATL said:
I was giving him the up to date stats. You’re right we shouldn’t be comparing the 2 but some people are. Some are saying C-19 is worse. As of right now it’s not and doesn’t look like it will be as bad as the flu outbreaks of 57 or 68 or 18. Just think if social media was around back then.


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Find me one case of the flu infecting a nursing home as the covid-19 has in Washington state. We are talking 15 dead and 100 people infected in just 2 weeks. Find me one example of the flu doing that.
 
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What misinformation?
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There are media outlets reporting 10-20% mortality rates without specifying the age or other health issues, plus they refuse to mention the possibility of thousands more cases which obviously means a much lower mortality rate. There are a lot of unknowns, you're right, but to overhype it is no different then down playing it. Media is portraying way too much doom & gloom and mass hysteria.
 
metwannabe said:
There are media outlets reporting 10-20% mortality rates without specifying the age or other health issues, plus they refuse to mention the possibility of thousands more cases which obviously means a much lower mortality rate. There are a lot of unknowns, you're right, but to overhype it is no different then down playing it. Media is portraying way too much doom & gloom and mass hysteria.
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IFR versus CFR......I'll try to find that link.
 
NoSnowATL said:
It’s policy to close all schools even if only one has a positive person. One day to clean and bleach etc. we will see this a lot more in the next few weeks unfortunately.


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word is the teacher collapsed in class on friday. Was out of sick leave from getting flu earlier in the year. Also visited 3 different schools while infected. This person could have started a “hot spot”
 
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word is the teacher collapsed in class on friday. Was out of sick leave from getting flu earlier in the year. Also visited 3 different schools while infected. This person could have started a “hot spot”
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Probably has, the fact this person visited 3 different school while sick is amazing. When your sick flu or not you stay home and away from children. That person is a idiot.


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I recommend everyone on here read this entire article top to bottom. Read it and take the time to at least understand what they are saying and then you can decide if you want to dismiss this or compare it to the flu.

www.marketwatch.com

Why this epidemiologist is more worried about coronavirus than he was a month ago

Americans need to prepare themselves that the next 12 months are going to look very different.
www.marketwatch.com www.marketwatch.com
 
Shaggy said:
I recommend everyone on here read this entire article top to bottom. Read it and take the time to at least understand what they are saying and then you can decide if you want to dismiss this or compare it to the flu.

www.marketwatch.com

Why this epidemiologist is more worried about coronavirus than he was a month ago

Americans need to prepare themselves that the next 12 months are going to look very different.
www.marketwatch.com www.marketwatch.com
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Every flu is different so you can’t just say flu. Some flu seasons are mild and some are severe. If you compare this virus to other bad flu outbreaks it doesn’t break the top 5 YET. Let’s give it’s a full year and see what the totals are.


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Shaggy said:
Well some of us have said for over a month that we shouldnt focus on this as just an illness and that we needed to view this as a threat to society. Me and @Rain Cold have harped on this very scenario for weeks.
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But why? In that case, why not also view the seasonal flu the same way? There have been 35 Million confirmed cased is the US this year and 20,000 deaths! Per CDC estimates this is a light year for flu deaths. The past 5 years have seen:

2018-19 - 34,000 deaths, 500,000 hospitalizations, 35.5 million cases
2017-2018 - 61,000 to 80,000 deaths, 808,000 hospitalizations, 45 million cases
2016-2017 - 38,000 deaths, 500,000 hospitalizations, 29 million cases
2015-2016 - 23,000 deaths, 280,000 hospitalizations, 24 million cases
2014-2015 - 51,000 deaths, 600,000 hopsitalizations, 30 million cases

If we're viewing this illness as a threat to society then the seasonal flu should shut us down every year. What about auto accidents? Over 40,000 deaths per year and millions of hospitalizations. IMO, to call this a threat to society AT THIS POINT, is beyond hyperbolic; it's unnecessary panic.
 
Most people can't adapt to change real quick, some of the non sense post that refuse to understand the facts.. By facts I mean numbers and how that affects everyday life. But really the window to prepare it this is somewhat serious is closing . I don't worry about these I've just made the best moves I know to protect life and family
 
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