03-12-2020, 03:04 PM
(03-12-2020, 02:57 PM)Big Boss Wrote: Odd, everything I've read has stressed that this strain has demonstrated a higher mortality rate thus far. I'd start linking to articles, but I don't want this discussion to devolve into us bickering over what sites are and are not deemed reputable.
Again, there's no vaccine for this one, so you literally have no choice but to ride it out. And while I might get infected and display mild symptoms, the person I infect may not be so lucky. It's not just a matter of keeping yourself safe. It's keeping others safe too. It's a contagious disease so there is a literal domino effect. I do think some people are going to extremes, but I also think there is wisdom in treating the situation seriously and exercising more caution. We have multiple medical experts stressing as much.
Completely agree. The problem is when some idiot goes on TV acting like an expert and says the mortality rate is ten times
that of the flu which is a complete and utter lie, this is politicizing this and these people should be ashamed of themselves.
(03-12-2020, 03:00 PM)Takedown Wrote: You're not going to see a huge spike in deaths unless a retirement home gets hit (Washington) again. From what I've read, most of the deaths in China came from older people who had past history medical problems/life time smokers.
It's smart to go about our days as normal because hoarding cleaning supplies and food will only make it worse nationally and internationally for those who can't afford to take off work and line up at stores with flat beds ready to clean house.
True, good thing I already stock up but do it routinely.
