Similar boat for us. Hang in there. It’s a scary thing to have a job/income go away but it’s going to be okay. We are all in this together.
Corona Virus/COVID19: Local Impact
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Agreed.
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All of the spring breakers in Florida the past few days beg to differ.
Only sometimes? The news is just as bad with some pushing the worst case scenario as their model. Fueling the panic instead of keeping calm and informed.
I think people don't particularly understand the impact that it's having on younger people (20-45). People are looking at death rates, but there are a lot of people that are going into the ICU that I think a lot of folks would refer to as "not at risk".
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Very sorry to hear that. Hang in there as best you can.
The Big 3 shut down their plants yesterday. This whole area is hugely driven by them and that will affect everything. Detroit had really just started to come back from the really tough times of the last recession. Scary that it could start all over again especially if this goes on for a while.
Even here, people are flocking to restaurants and bars right up until the ban goes into effect. I think attitudes are influenced (even subconsciously) by the message that it's no big deal for healthy people. People hear "this probably won't kill you" and think "I'm not at risk". There are a lot of illnesses that won't kill you, but are a huge problem for your health and the healthcare system. This is one of them...
The universities in the UNC system released a statement this morning, that they will more than likely have to cancel all graduation ceremonies in early May.
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All Xi Jinping had to do was pick up the phone in December... One phone call.
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We do, however Italy's situation especially in that region of their country made it ripe to get over run.
Could it happen here? Maybe, but is it probable? I don't think so...
Fair point. But those were drunk teenagers. That’s a suspect sample group - I know how stupid I was at that age
Fair point. But those were drunk teenagers. That’s a suspect sample group - I know how stupid I was at that age
Yes, I don't think we should draw any conclusions about the population at large from 19-20 year olds
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Fair point. But those were drunk teenagers. That’s a suspect sample group - I know how stupid I was at that age
Sadly they are allowed to vote
Agree, this is a nasty virus. However, you (and others) are using math and facts to process the situation. I’m certain you’re also thinking about the potential impacts on your wife and other family members.
IMHO, South Korea is a better reference point for the US. As you stated, there are significant differences when comparing Italy and US.
You don't think over 50% of the population being in an at risk category can overrun the system here?
I think the ones that are actually voting are the more mature intelligent ones of that age group. Probably not many of the ones out on the beach.
Found a couple of interesting charts out there for informational purposes and tracking numbers.
Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU)
WorldOMeter
COVID-19 in US and Canada
United States Coronavirus (COVID-19) Tracker
Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU)
WorldOMeter
COVID-19 in US and Canada
United States Coronavirus (COVID-19) Tracker
Literally got into it with a Twitter follower who was convinced COVID only "affects the elderly."
that is going to be a common theme unfortunately.
I guess those that think it only affects the elderly, don't have parents or grandparents to worry about. BTW: NY has over double the cases of WA (we're #2, hopefully, the number of infections are slowing down - social distancing is working?)
It's not just being elderly per se as it is also many elderly folks have pre-existing conditions that makes them more vulnerable. Of course, what exactly comprises the elderly? I am almost 65 and don't feel elderly. I exercise daily, walk when I play golf, etc. They say I am more vulnerable to the virus than younger folks.
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