02-07-2020, 02:04 AM
I'm not saying you should run to your bunker and lock the door. I'm just disagreeing with the contention that this is nothing worse than this years flu - THAT AIN'T TRUE. Not sure why you're citing some military guy, but he did say that there is a low level threat because of this. What did he say about the flu last year? Nothing? Meaning zero threat? Of course it's a low level threat at this point, but he's not saying to ignore it. In fact, they are watching around the clock. Did they do that for last years' flu?
There was a PHd in physics that was 100% sure that 911 was an inside job. I'm sure he's a smart guy - we should listen to him too perhaps - right?
Perhaps 2 out of 100 die who end up in a hospital. I'm sure that many others are infected who don't feel sick enough to seek medical help.
Additionally, people who are vaccinated against the flu provide some sort of limited herd immunity to the flu. If there were no flu vaccine, an outbreak of the flu could be something that would make for a great novel.
This is what the commander of USFK feels about coronavirus:
https://www.usfk.mil/Media/News/Article/...JKyEVHlPI/
There was a PHd in physics that was 100% sure that 911 was an inside job. I'm sure he's a smart guy - we should listen to him too perhaps - right?
freeradical wrote:
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Very roughly, about 2 in 10000 die from the flu, but in china about 2 in 100 are dying from this bug. If the entire world is infected, lots will die.
Perhaps 2 out of 100 die who end up in a hospital. I'm sure that many others are infected who don't feel sick enough to seek medical help.
Additionally, people who are vaccinated against the flu provide some sort of limited herd immunity to the flu. If there were no flu vaccine, an outbreak of the flu could be something that would make for a great novel.
This is what the commander of USFK feels about coronavirus:
As you're aware, the novel coronavirus, originating from mainland China, is spreading globally and shares similar symptoms to the common cold and flu.
Good hygiene practices and minimizing contact with anyone who has returned from mainland China in the past 14 days, and who are exhibiting any cold or flu like symptoms, are the best prevention measures to controlling the spread. If you are feeling cold or flu-like symptoms, please go to a doctor immediately - more importantly, do not go to work or school. Stay at your home or in the barracks while you are recovering.
We must do our best to prevent the spread or it will have a significant impact on our "Fight Tonight" readiness!
We understand your concerns and we are monitoring this situation very closely, around the clock. We currently assess a low threat or risk to our USFK formations and installations. We will keep you informed as the situation develops and if our assessment changes.
https://www.usfk.mil/Media/News/Article/...JKyEVHlPI/