Corona Virus #6

Big Barn · Mar 21, 2020

California said:
Listen to Ultrarunner. He works in a hospital. His info is first-hand and is far more credible than some of the armchair theories out there.

Agreed

ultrarunner · Mar 21, 2020

Jstpssng said:
That’s something nobody has mentioned; this is the first time I’m aware of that the entire world is working toward a common goal. The closest we’ve ever come was the race for the moon.

The last time I felt we were in this together was 9/11... even crime just about disappeared around here and I never had seen so many American Flags in my life... by the way I am starting to see a few here and there again.

My worst fear is pre 2020 will be looked at as the good old days when anyone could buy a ticket and fly to a far off destination or cruise around the world in luxury... when social gatherings were the norm and stadiums with tens of thousands would gather.

My best is this is something that brings us closer together and working together for the common good we become better...

Just seeing what can be done when everyone is pulling together is a breath of fresh air...

I do believe the importance of taking care of yourself, your family and neighbors cannot be understated... not needing help frees up resources for those that do.

I have been in checking by phone or by a wave on my senior and very senior 100+ year old neighbors... they are glad for the conversation and all have said they have what they need... the 100 year old asked if she could give me toilet paper!

They live in their single family homes and say how good they have it... friends calling in to see how they are and being able to live in the homes they love...

It is inspirational... especially hearing it from Vivian who survived the Spanish Flu in 1918...

Steppenwolfe · Mar 21, 2020

rswyan said:
The necessary pieces for the capabilities to be able to do that should have already been in place at a national/nationwide level.

Infrastructure - national focus on recruitment, education, and training ... as a public health policy priority ... research capability, etc.

And, but for a lack of national political will - and funding - it could have been.

I think that Americans are about to find out that their vaulted "healthcare system" is woefully inadequate for addressing this type of a catastrophe ...

We'll have only ourselves to blame ... if that turns out to be the case.

Of course, I certainly hope it isn't the case ... since it will probably effect me ... quite personally ...

The Corona Virus will be the least of most Americans problems... Google News - Governors Lockdown a Quarter of the U.S. Economy, Deepening Recession

Molalla1 · Mar 21, 2020

California said:
Listen to Ultrarunner. He works in a hospital. His info is first-hand and is far more credible than some of the armchair theories out there.

:thumbsup: Yes . . .

rswyan · Mar 21, 2020

Steppenwolfe said:
The Corona Virus will be the least of most Americans problems... Google News - Governors Lockdown a Quarter of the U.S. Economy, Deepening Recession

Is that your "expert medical opinion" ?

Steppenwolfe · Mar 21, 2020

rswyan said:
Is that your "expert medical opinion" ?

Hey... I'm a carpenter :confused3: However, the economic fallout from this could devastate 1000 x's the people who may die.

rswyan · Mar 21, 2020

The new curves for 21 March:
US deaths very steepen, now approaching Iran
US case curve has surpassed even Spain
It just keeps looking worse.
Thanks @jburnmurdoch @FT who is all over this each day

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