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Old 4 March 2020, 12:39 AM   #765
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Personally it seems way too early to know what the mortality rate is although there are some proxy’s. Italy and Iran appear to have death rates higher or inline with China but South Korea is extremely low. The CDC or at least other influences are clearly causing distress due to mistakes and lack of transparency. What is most bothersome to me is that some are far more concerned about face and economics rather than protecting their citizens. This will haunt us without doubt and everyone should take caution. As so many have stated throughout this thread, keep distance, wash your hands, don’t touch your face... etc. etc. For some this is extremely difficult especially if you have kids, but precautions and common sense can lower your exposure. Only time will tell as this continues to unwind of what the long term damage will be.
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