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originally posted by: nugget1
To think they are all collapsing their economies and health care systems to advance a political agenda for US Democrats is completely batt s#$@ crazya reply to: Beltalowda
I agree- but that doesn't explain why the whole world is failing financially over a virus that mainly affects the elderly, or why the US is making this out to be such a big threat to the age groups most likely not to have any serious problems from it.
I'm not the brightest cracker in the box, but I would think the highest concentration of efforts would be on protection the elderly- not wait until an entire nursing home is in jeopardy before implementing safety protocols.
It makes no sense, no matter how you look at it. When things just don't add up there's usually some not-so-benevolent motive.
originally posted by: LordAhriman
originally posted by: Mach2
The 3% is world wide, including many countries with poor overall health to begin with. The 1% is a US only number.
US is at 3.4% so far.
originally posted by: Sillyolme
Where are you seeing hysteria? No one is hysterical. No riots in the streets. No shooting or looting.
What are you talking about?
originally posted by: Mach2
originally posted by: smurfy
originally posted by: carewemust
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Statistics clearly show that 99% of those in the United States who have CoronaVirus-19, are not sick enough to warrant hospitalization.
So?
Indeed there may be some who show no symptoms at all, they are still infected/infectious.
And this is different than influenza how???
originally posted by: shawmanfromny
a reply to: smurfy
However, you have about the same chance (.97%) from dying in a car wreck. LINK
Should we all stop driving?
So, the OP's statement; "hysteria in the U.S. are blown way out of proportion relative to what the statistics say," is valid and on point.
With 99% Percent of U.S. Covid-19 Victims Classified as Mild - What Entities Benefit From Hysteria?.
originally posted by: Gothmog
With 99% Percent of U.S. Covid-19 Victims Classified as Mild - What Entities Benefit From Hysteria?.
My own theory .....
Folks that get their "kicks" inducing fear in others .
originally posted by: Middleoftheroad
Crashing the economy to damage Trump and regain power in November.
originally posted by: toolgal462
It benefits those with TDS who are giddy because they think this is what will take Trump down.
Dems cannot hide the fact that they are psyched about this Wuhan virus. What a lucky break!!
originally posted by: shawmanfromny
a reply to: smurfy
Well, like I stated on another thread the other day, CDC officials have stated the coronavirus is 10 times worse than the seasonal flu bug, which has a .1% fatality rate. That makes the fatality rate of the coronavirus to be 1%. And, yes it's true that older folks may have serious complications from it.
However, you have about the same chance (.97%) from dying in a car wreck. LINK
Should we all stop driving?
So, the OP's statement; "hysteria in the U.S. are blown way out of proportion relative to what the statistics say," is valid and on point.
originally posted by: Subaeruginosa
a reply to: carewemust
If your so convinced its all overblown hysteria, then why don't you just go book a cruise ship tour?
Go see the world dude... there's never been a better time if you were looking for a ridiculously cheap deal.
originally posted by: Tearman
1% of currently active cases are serious. This is not counting patients who have already died. And it does not account for mild caeses which will progress to serious condition. According to observers in china as many as 20% of cases will require extended hospitalization. This is the main cause for concern, because at the rate that the virus spreads, it has the potential to overwhelm the system's ability to provide treatment for all patients. out of that 20%, about a fourth will require artifical respiration. Certain parts of Italy have already exausted their ability to provide life saving treatment for all patients.
originally posted by: 1Angrylightbulb
You do realize, the first classification after testing will be mild. In another week or two how many of the mild cases will be moved up the scale to moderate, severe, critical?