There are now reports coming in that it’s much worse than the flu. Also a lot of reports coming In that it’s not a certain age or race affected
Few noted trends - Babies seem to not be getting the virus at the same rate. Men Seem to be getting it at higher rates
Italy’s numbers are concerning. Nearly half the infected are in serious condition.
When’s the last time they quarantined 20 million people over the flu? Or sprayed the streets with disinfectant, It’s more than a flu. Might or might not be as deadly. True numbers are yet to be determined.
One thing for sure economists are predicting a grim future.
Its all fucked man. Media or whomever pick n choose what they want us to worry about.
Ebola is still very prevalent in Africa and has an 80% plus mortality rate. Cases are still being confirmed as of last week. Similar dormancy as covid-19 at 3-20days.
But no worry at all ?? Im guessing because not too many people leave the congo or travel to the congo?? But none the less, a huge issue that we never hear about.
The flu kills .05 to .1 percent of those infected Coronavirus kills 2.6 percent using China’s bullshit numbers. China’s claim of an R0 (R naught) of 2 and whisper numbers are closer to 6, meaning for every person carrying the virus they will infect 6 other people with it. That’s R6 is closer to what we’re seeing in Korea. If the numbers are low like China has claimed why is a Havard epidemiologist saying 40 to 70 percent of earth population will be infected with the coronavirus?
If China’s numbers are to be believed why has the Canadian government warned us of a “possible” coming pandemic and to be ready for it? Doesn’t that make us a bunch of racists for believing this is more than a flu.
Why is China and Canada saying it can’t be contained if it’s just the flu?
If it’s no worse than the flu why has Iran had 66 confirmed cases and 12 deaths ? That’s a mortality rate of 19 percent not 2.6 not 0.05 to .1 is Iran just unlucky or are they a country filled with old people with pre-existing conditions?
This doesn’t sound like the flu and the numbers show it’s not your ”typical” flu?
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Is it the truth? Whose truth? Are you comparing total yearly rates to what amounts to ~1 month? This thing is just getting started (a couple of months) and there is still a lot of unknowns. It is the reason to pay attention to the rate of increase and statistical estimates.
Not at all. Pre-existing conditions is one form of complication placing the patient at higher risk. “Only” is a bold statement.
Current data indicates that is not the case and this one has the potential to eclipse any seasonal flu.
Maybe. Maybe not. What if it isn’t? Why the extraordinary on the ground response?
Some Ebola differences:
common human variant not aerosolized (transmission via fluids and blood)
R0 ~2.0 (lower) for common variant
rapid incapacitation (terminal spread)
no untraceable clusters appearing outside of host countries
effective vaccine currently available
cultural tradition significant basis of spread
not know for secondary infection (e.g. acquired immunity)
The prices of surgical masks are unbelievable! Some will always find a way to make $$ out of tragedy!
Living in a smokey area when the Cali fires get going, (Nevada) and where earthquakes are common…I keep survival supplies on hand (masks too), and am happy that I don’t have to buy more…Work or not…they surely can’t hurt!
Having a good supply of ISO for cleaning rigs is also a good thing to keep on hand.
I have a lots of masks for our employees, paid $5/box, now the same store sells them for $40/box limit 2 per customer …
Virus are hard to compare, generally if something kills it’s host faster, or more hosts, the less it spreads. If something is less deadly and lasts longer it will spread to more hosts.
If you look at by the numbers in the beginning of February the flu had already killed 10,000 people in the US, if that percentage is applied to the world (I’m some countries are higher than the US) then roughly 225,000 people have died from the flu at about the same time the covid-19 had killed about 1,000.
China has done a good job creating a wall so far without a vaccine.
Sars died out around March-April when cold and flu season dies down. I guess we wait and see =)
EDIT: The 10,000 comes from an article from CNBC that Loki had posted earlier
WHO warns the rest of the world “is not ready for the virus to spread…”
CDC warns Americans “should prepare for possible community spread” of virus.
San Francisco Mayor declares state of emergency
Later, CDC says pandemic not a question of it, but when
Germany confirms 2nd case on Tuesday, brings total to 17
Italy cases spike to 322; deaths hit 10
Japan’s Shiseido tesll 8k employees to work from home
Kudlow tries to jawbone markets higher
HHS Sec. Azar warns US lacks stockpiles of masks
Italy Hotel in Lockdown After First Coronavirus Case in Liguria
Algeria confirms 1st case
First case in Switzerland
Kuwait halts all flights to Singapore and Japan
Iran confirms 95 cases, 15 deaths
First case in Austria
First case in Spain
Iran Deputy Health Minister infected with Covid-19
Chatter is accelerating.
Confirmed infections: 80,994 Deceased: 2,760
Items of interest:
WHO refuses to declare a pandemic even if the current outbreak checks all of the boxes. As it turns out, certain sovereign bond funds would be adversely affected if such a declaration is pronounced. Any guesses. And, F-off, Tedros.
San Francisco declares states of emergency (but has no cases?).
Rumors circulation that the White House is debating the declaration of a national emergency via Stafford Act (triggers funding).