03-12-2020, 12:05 PM
Ironyak: Sure, I guess only twice as many people dying as usual (based on the low estimates) is no big deal. Dust bin of history and all that?
Ignored from my post: except that a significant percentage of those with pre-existing health conditions who succumb to coronavirus would be in the normal death rate anyway.
The more I think about it, a significant percentage could be very high. Not that the more I think about it means much.
HotPE: It is also possible to wash hands regularly & keep a safe distance from crowds without fear or panic. The best of both worlds (given our present reality)?
Sounds good to me. Indeed, I said: Of course, I will do what I can to flatten the curve and be a team player.
What is amazing to me is that this virus affects the very young so much less. Seems to me that most bugs hit the very young and very old disproportionately. And this one only hits the oldsters (and pre-existers) disproportionately. Silver lining?
rainyjim wondering why the death rate math is so important resonates with me as well. Time will tell. Less so calculators.
Cheers,
Kirt
Ignored from my post: except that a significant percentage of those with pre-existing health conditions who succumb to coronavirus would be in the normal death rate anyway.
The more I think about it, a significant percentage could be very high. Not that the more I think about it means much.
HotPE: It is also possible to wash hands regularly & keep a safe distance from crowds without fear or panic. The best of both worlds (given our present reality)?
Sounds good to me. Indeed, I said: Of course, I will do what I can to flatten the curve and be a team player.
What is amazing to me is that this virus affects the very young so much less. Seems to me that most bugs hit the very young and very old disproportionately. And this one only hits the oldsters (and pre-existers) disproportionately. Silver lining?
rainyjim wondering why the death rate math is so important resonates with me as well. Time will tell. Less so calculators.
Cheers,
Kirt