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EncinitasDuck wrote:

StevensTechU wrote:It's a global pandemic that has hit American shores. I would have to say that if the media didn't cover this, it would be beyond negligent on their part.

If the mortality rate is anywhere between 1% and 3.4%, as reported, that's incredibly high. Lets say it's 2%, and it infects a quarter of the American population. That's 1.6 million dead Americans. To boot, there's the increase in people who need hospitalization stressing that system, and then finally what the economic slowdown means to jobs -- hundreds of thousands, likely millions, losing their jobs, if this isn't contained quickly. Even if the first two things don't materialize, the last can be true.

So yea. I'd say it's proper for the media to cover this. I'd also say it would be prudent for them to spend more of their time scrutinizing how unprepared we have been as a country and how that happened.

Definition of Pandemic - "prevalent over a whole country or the world" With 1000 documented cases in the US I'd say we've hardly reached that point yet. Could we, possibly, but certainly not yet. Neither China or Italy have reached Pandemic so let's pump the brakes on the use of such extreme words.

Panic does not equal reality.

pezsez1 wrote:Please, everyone, take this seriously. This is not hype.

More than 200 people died in Italy today from this. By comparison, that's roughly how many people die here per day from the flu during flu season.

The difference is the flu exists in multiple strains, has been around forever, and nobody cares about it because the mortality rate is so freaking low. COVID-19 has only been in Italy for a couple months and already we're at 200 deaths/day.

It's going to get a lot worse here... I'll be shocked if there's football this season. We'll see what happens, but COVID-19 isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

UofDuck wrote:Quick question, does the Corona virus have a “season” similar to the flu? The “flu season”. In other words, will it fizzle when summer comes?

Alan wrote:

UofDuck wrote:Quick question, does the Corona virus have a “season” similar to the flu? The “flu season”. In other words, will it fizzle when summer comes?

I was wondering similar, doesn’t sound like it has a season but just a guess. I was wondering how long you have it before it passes.

I have heard from medical sites they are hoping for a vaccine for human trails by the end of April.

Now for a couple of you who do not read post so well, this is very serious and while the media is helping a lot, they do not need to spread rumors, just facts!

I spoke with a very good friend I have known since Jr. High, he is a retired firefighter in the Salem/Keizer district. Yesterday firefighters in Keizer transported a patient who tested positive, now three confirmed cases in the Salem area. Five firefighters are now under quarantine. Time to be aware and take action to help protect yourself and family. For me this is no longer a joke, my dad is 88 and failing, mom is 83.... they live in Keizer.

duckduckgoose wrote:

EncinitasDuck wrote:

StevensTechU wrote:It's a global pandemic that has hit American shores. I would have to say that if the media didn't cover this, it would be beyond negligent on their part.

If the mortality rate is anywhere between 1% and 3.4%, as reported, that's incredibly high. Lets say it's 2%, and it infects a quarter of the American population. That's 1.6 million dead Americans. To boot, there's the increase in people who need hospitalization stressing that system, and then finally what the economic slowdown means to jobs -- hundreds of thousands, likely millions, losing their jobs, if this isn't contained quickly. Even if the first two things don't materialize, the last can be true.

So yea. I'd say it's proper for the media to cover this. I'd also say it would be prudent for them to spend more of their time scrutinizing how unprepared we have been as a country and how that happened.

Definition of Pandemic - "prevalent over a whole country or the world" With 1000 documented cases in the US I'd say we've hardly reached that point yet. Could we, possibly, but certainly not yet. Neither China or Italy have reached Pandemic so let's pump the brakes on the use of such extreme words.

Panic does not equal reality.

Most people haven’t been tested, availability of test kits being a serious problem. Even workers at the rest home in Seattle where the virus has hit hardest haven’t all been tested.
If test kits were available and everyone showing symptoms had been tested the number of cases would be much higher.


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justducky0 wrote:In times like these I look to medical professionals and how they are reacting to the disease and if they are saying we need to take these measures then I am all for it. A game / conference / concert ect pales in comparison to me when it comes to the health of the ones I love. Yes its shitty that March Madness is being cancelled. But if that saves literally 1 person from dying then I 100% support it. Because even if it is not someone I know, someone knows them and loves them.

justducky0 wrote:In times like these I look to medical professionals and how they are reacting to the disease and if they are saying we need to take these measures then I am all for it. A game / conference / concert ect pales in comparison to me when it comes to the health of the ones I love. Yes its shitty that March Madness is being cancelled. But if that saves literally 1 person from dying then I 100% support it. Because even if it is not someone I know, someone knows them and loves them.

UOducksTK1 wrote:

justducky0 wrote:In times like these I look to medical professionals and how they are reacting to the disease and if they are saying we need to take these measures then I am all for it. A game / conference / concert ect pales in comparison to me when it comes to the health of the ones I love. Yes its shitty that March Madness is being cancelled. But if that saves literally 1 person from dying then I 100% support it. Because even if it is not someone I know, someone knows them and loves them.

Wish we had this heart with things like alcohol.. You know how many deaths and destroyed families are a result of alcohol?

"In 2012, 3.3 million deaths, or 5.9 percent of all global deaths (7.6 percent for men and 4.0 percent for women), were attributable to alcohol consumption"

OregonFan4Life wrote:

UOducksTK1 wrote:

justducky0 wrote:In times like these I look to medical professionals and how they are reacting to the disease and if they are saying we need to take these measures then I am all for it. A game / conference / concert ect pales in comparison to me when it comes to the health of the ones I love. Yes its shitty that March Madness is being cancelled. But if that saves literally 1 person from dying then I 100% support it. Because even if it is not someone I know, someone knows them and loves them.

Wish we had this heart with things like alcohol.. You know how many deaths and destroyed families are a result of alcohol?

"In 2012, 3.3 million deaths, or 5.9 percent of all global deaths (7.6 percent for men and 4.0 percent for women), were attributable to alcohol consumption"

Yep, I know people, young people, that were killed by drunk drivers. Fact is, no matter who you are, we're all at risk for death every single day of our lives. Taking enjoyment from people, stopping life, just doesn't seem worth it to stop the inevitable. Sure be wise, don't get behind the wheel if you're drunk, don't go out if you have a fever and virus of any kind and avoid spreading it to people, be smart and safe, but you can't control life this much, it's just excessive and unnecessary. I'm sure the players want to play and care more about a chance at a national championship than a chance at getting the coronavirus. This excessive fear is robbing the chance to achieve a dream for young men and women, doesn't seem worth it at all.