Lerxst1992 said:

mickeyrat said:

Lerxst1992 said:

Did the GOP just sign a death warrant for 6 million?

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Republican Sen. Ron Johnson cast doubt on the severity of federally issued guidance aimed at staunching the spread of the novel coronavirus, urging people to consider the economic drawbacks of the recommendations

"I'm not denying what a nasty disease COVID-19 can be, and how it's obviously devastating to somewhere between 1 and 3.4 percent of the population," Johnson, a Wisconsin Republican, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Tuesday. "But that means 97 to 99 percent will get through this and develop immunities and will be able to move beyond this."

But we don't shut down our economy because tens of thousands of people die on the highways. It's a risk we accept so we can move about," 

...

It's just a bad version of the flu. My garbage man used to be a doctor and told me so while picking up my trash.


"between 1 and 3.4 percent" of 320 million is not measured in thousands, a$$hole GOP Senator. Try many millions. Go back to sniffing Trump's arse.

"my garbage man used to be a doctor....."

excuse me? if true its probably nota good idea to listen to that opinion.

It was sarcasm. People getting a sense of security from doctors that they know socially who are not ID experts is not accurate information. 

Lerxst1992 said:

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oftenreading said:

myoung321 said:

oftenreading said:

myoung321 said:

dignin said:

99% of Those Who Died From Virus Had Other Illness, Italy Says

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-18/99-of-those-who-died-from-virus-had-other-illness-italy-says

How is that comforting?

As many as 82 million Americans with employer-based coverage have a pre-existing condition, ranging from life-threatening illnesses like cancer to chronic conditions like diabetes, asthma, or heart disease.

How many without employer-based coverage????? 

It’s comforting because it explains what otherwise appeared to be anomalous data from Italy, and knowledge is power. And for me, it’s comforting because it tells me that my otherwise healthy under-60 friends and family are probably going to be okay physically.

I think you need to read the latest data...  How'bout your not so healthy friends or over 60 family? damn... 

Wake up.... it's not just "old" people 

Up to 20% of younger adults infected with coronavirus end up hospitalized, CDC says

https://news.yahoo.com/20-younger-adults-infected-coronavirus-001923791.html

Up to 1 in 5 younger adults in the U.S. infected with coronavirus wind up in the hospital, according to a new analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The CDC looked at more than 2,400 cases of COVID-19 in the United States over the past month in the analysis released Wednesday.

It found that coronavirus patients over 85 had the highest death rate with 10% to 27% dying from the disease. That’s similar to data from China that indicates a majority of deaths are in people over 60, according to the CDC.

It also echoes CDC warnings that older Americans are much more likely to get sicker.

For younger people, the CDC found between 14% and 20% of adults between the ages of 20 and 44 were hospitalized for coronavirus. About .1 to .2% died from the virus.

I’ve read it, thanks. Was referring to mortality rates not illness in my comments. I have the right to decide who I am most concerned about within my family and friends without your criticism of that, as do you with your loved ones. 

But you are posting in a public forum and are appearing extremely callous that your under 60 friends and family with very treatable and normally minor conditions such as asthma and hypertension may be facing a lethal disease?

That comforts you?

Lerxst1992 said:

Anyone getting false comfort because covid "only happens to old people"

A member of the band we love, whose name is at the top of this page,  who is just 6 years from being in this high risk age category...

Also lives with well known ailment (that's been posted on porch historically), has talked about related incidents on stage during his career and this condition could affect immune system efficiency 

Anyone still going to post about how comforted they are in the covid pandemic?

mace1229 said:

Our next door neighbor, who is a nurse, told us today she is in self quarantine today pending test results due to an issue incident at work. 

Sucks for all these healthcare workers.

Thoughts_Arrive said:

I just got out of my GP's office and she reckons this will take 6 months and unless you are elderly and have a pre-existing condition there is no need to panic.

dignin said:

Merkin Baller said:

DewieCox said:

Lerxst1992 said:

Anyone getting false comfort because covid "only happens to old people"

A member of the band we love, whose name is at the top of this page,  who is just 6 years from being in this high risk age category...

Also lives with well known ailment (that's been posted on porch historically), has talked about related incidents on stage during his career and this condition could affect immune system efficiency 

Anyone still going to post about how comforted they are in the covid pandemic?

Does twisting words and tearing down any positive news or thoughts about this make  you feel better and  more woke? Mike’s not gonna send you a cookie. 

What if that positive news is false though?

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-19/coronavirus-in-young-people-is-it-dangerous-data-show-it-can-be

What info in that article makes the original article false?

Both are from the same source also.

Prominent scientist dares to ask: Has the COVID-19 response gone too far?

Leading epidemiologists publish duelling commentaries, igniting debate on social media

tempo_n_groove said:

Fellow NYers.

Deblasio wants Shelter in Place  for the 5 Burroughs and Cuomo does not.  Reason is it's stupid to have one area with it only to have multiple people leave those areas and move about the state.

I am expecting a full shut down of NY soon w only first responders and essential personnel working.