DownUnderwater Dan
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Dan, what approach do you suggest the world should take to the disease? Be specific.
Is that question directed at me?
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Dan, what approach do you suggest the world should take to the disease? Be specific.
Is that question directed at me?
The effective measures to mitigate against a pandemic are exactly opposite to the ideal image of an American success story. The irony is that they both share the same phonetic element: mask/masc-
The one where he gets to make money is my guess, I can understand the sentiment and frustration of those whose livelihoods are deeply impacted, yet so many of those refuse to do the simple act of wearing a mask (at least those in the US) which has been proven to be the most effective treatment yet, prevention.
Barring an effective vaccine which may never come, masks and instant testing are likely the best hope for getting things moving again.
The one where he gets to make money is my guess
According to the CDC's Covid-19 Pandemic Planning updated 10 days ago, the Infection Fatality Ratio for people aged between 50-69 years is only 0.005%. I don't think that's reason enough to lock up everyone over 50, that would be ludicrous
It is indeed. What do you recommend?
Hi Dan,
Have you read this:
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COVID-19 Provisional Counts - Weekly Updates by Select Demographic and Geographic Characteristics
What do you think of the above CDC statement? Should we lock-down the chronically comorbid and get on with our lives?
cheers,
m