the Coronavirus outbreak thread

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Zakalwe

It's perfectly possible to hold both the view that this COVID-19 outbreak is a serious problem and that there has been an over-reaction/hysteria in some quarters, especially from the media and SM commenters. There is no cognitive dissonance here.

If everyone keeps that in mind then this thread will persist like a mutated virion.

very well said.

[WatchLurv]

Originally Posted by BumbleB

Great! Let me know how you feel in 14 days.


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Feel great. Going to the gym getting big. No mask. Been mingling in nightclubs. No mask. Been going to restaurants (in 3 different European cities 7-14 days ago). No mask. Been boarding airplanes and flying across the world (literally). No mask.

I have a different approach to life than you. I don't need to confine myself to my residence nor cancel my plans because there's a virus out there killing old people. As a matter of fact, I welcome it.

Imagine if we lived in fear of getting cancer... Guess the trip to MacD is cancelled (highly processed food => carcinogenic).

[037]

According to https://ncov2019.live/data, serious cases are down from 6,000-something and total deceased (thankfully) isn't increasing very quickly.

[WatchLurv]

Originally Posted by 037

According to https://ncov2019.live/data, serious cases are down from 6,000-something and total deceased (thankfully) isn't increasing very quickly.

Let's see how much wood the media can put on the bonfire.

[gnuyork]

Originally Posted by WatchLurv

I have a different approach to life than you. I don't need to confine myself to my residence nor cancel my plans because there's a virus out there killing old people. As a matter of fact, I welcome it.

You welcome what??

[WatchLurv]

Originally Posted by gnuyork

You welcome what??

Getting infected. Go get it, and get it over with.

[10klakes]

Originally Posted by gmh1013

I was watching the news this morning and it shows most flight are now about 30-40 percent full ...airlines cant make money with a plane 1/3 full so they cut the flight.....of course this will lead to massive layoffs and a snowballing effect.

No matter how you look at it its a very bad situation that going to get worse before it gets better.

I see an uptick in business this time of the year (every year), due to spring break. So far, I have had .02% cancellations due to travelers changing plans and cancelling vacation. It’s a little worrisome that so many are planning to travel abroad, regardless of the virus.

[daveathall]

Originally Posted by WatchLurv

I don't need to confine myself to my residence nor cancel my plans because there's a virus out there killing old people. As a matter of fact, I welcome it.

You must feel really proud of yourself to type that.

[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by WatchLurv

Feel great. Going to the gym getting big. No mask. Been mingling in nightclubs. No mask. Been going to restaurants (in 3 different European cities 7-14 days ago). No mask. Been boarding airplanes and flying across the world (literally). No mask.

I have a different approach to life than you. I don't need to confine myself to my residence nor cancel my plans because there's a virus out there killing old people. As a matter of fact, I welcome it.

Imagine if we lived in fear of getting cancer... Guess the trip to MacD is cancelled (highly processed food => carcinogenic).

[WatchLurv]

It's another fact that this virus is seeing off old people or anyone with an underlying condition like the seasonal Flu does. What's wrong with that statement?

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by 037

According to https://ncov2019.live/data, serious cases are down from 6,000-something and total deceased (thankfully) isn't increasing very quickly.

Thank you for posting that website. I had not seen that one yet.

[gnuyork]

Originally Posted by WatchLurv

It's another fact that this virus is seeing off old people or anyone with an underlying condition like the seasonal Flu. What's wrong with that statement?

If you don't know already, then we can't help you. Keep living your good life.

[WatchLurv]

Originally Posted by gnuyork

If you don't know already, then we can't help you. Keep living your good life.

Kindly enlighten me what I don't know?

I look at numbers. Getting the virus is like "winning" the lottery. Chances are minimal.

[tng11]

Originally Posted by Zakalwe

It's perfectly possible to hold both the view that this COVID-19 outbreak is a serious problem and that there has been an over-reaction/hysteria in some quarters, especially from the media and SM commenters. There is no cognitive dissonance here.

If everyone keeps that in mind then this thread will persist like a mutated virion.

Just wanted to chime in and give you two thumbs up for my thoughts on this being well expressed in a succinct manner. Now I'm going to bow out of this tirefire.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by daveathall

You must feel really proud of yourself to type that.

me thinks another ban could be coming.

[WatchLurv]

Originally Posted by GB-man

me thinks another ban could be coming.

I said I welcome getting the virus. I didnt say I welcome old people getting killed by it. Huge difference

Seen the recovery rate?

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by WatchLurv

I said I welcome getting the virus. I didnt say I welcome old people getting killed by it. Huge difference

Seen the recovery rate?

I knew what you meant. Obviously, none of us want older people getting sick. Welcoming ailment still isn't prudent either way.

[cop414]

As Lol-x has already stated antagonistic posts in this thread will be met with a permanent ban to the offending member, no second chances.
WatchLurv has been shown the door.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by WatchLurv

Feel great. Going to the gym getting big. No mask. Been mingling in nightclubs. No mask. Been going to restaurants (in 3 different European cities 7-14 days ago). No mask. Been boarding airplanes and flying across the world (literally). No mask.

I have a different approach to life than you. I don't need to confine myself to my residence nor cancel my plans because there's a virus out there killing old people. As a matter of fact, I welcome it.

Imagine if we lived in fear of getting cancer... Guess the trip to MacD is cancelled (highly processed food => carcinogenic).

Good bye and dont slam the door enough is enough.

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by cop414

As Lol-x has already stated antagonistic posts in this thread will be met with a permanent ban to the offending member, no second chances.
WatchLurv has been shown the door.

Your call to make, but I honestly think his gaffe was a matter of syntax.

[padi56]

Anymore want a instant ban please be my guest this is the last and final warning and this thread will be closed.

[77T]

Originally Posted by pickettt

Your call to make, but I honestly think his gaffe was a matter of syntax.

Maybe...but his trend was to incite and do so aggressively.

Think there’s no need to tread all the way to the edge of the volcano and then make a tiny misstep - just my 2¢.


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[77T]

Thanks Tim and Peter.


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[Arcticsub]

This virus is unreal.

2009 doesn't come close to it, because a vaccine was pretty much ready when that particular flu season started. I'm worried for Europe and worried for North America. It's paralysing parts of the world as we speak.

[Moggo]

Originally Posted by cop414

As Lol-x has already stated antagonistic posts in this thread will be met with a permanent ban to the offending member, no second chances.
WatchLurv has been shown the door.

Thank you

He crossed the line more than once.


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[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by pickettt

Your call to make, but I honestly think his gaffe was a matter of syntax.

He's a grown boy, could have cleared that up a few posts ago....

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by 77T

Maybe...but his trend was to incite and do so aggressively.

Think there’s no need to tread all the way to the edge of the volcano and then make a tiny misstep - just my 2¢.


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Well said. Fire starters diminish the quality, enjoyment, and educational aspect of any dialogue.


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[77T]

Originally Posted by Arcticsub

2009 doesn't come close to it, because a vaccine was pretty much ready when that particular flu season started. I'm worried for Europe and worried for North America. It's paralysing parts of the world as we speak.

Not a personal challenge but that is untrue. The H1N1 outbreak began in early 2009 and doses were available by November of that year.

Here’s what the WHO said in May of 2009 while people were just as concerned as they are now.

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/702258


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[cda555]

Originally Posted by 77T

I can empathize with her feelings. If she is otherwise healthy despite her age, hopefully she can focus on the preventative steps rather than the fear.

The stress itself is debilitating to one’s overall health. If she has cable TV, maybe suggest she watches Turner Classic Movies and none of the constant 24hr news cycles?


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I can empathize as well. I just try to reassure her that they will be fine. They are pretty healthy and have been all their lives. The biggest issue is her phone. She is constantly getting text alerts

[mountainjogger]

Originally Posted by 77T

Maybe...but his trend was to incite and do so aggressively.

Think there’s no need to tread all the way to the edge of the volcano and then make a tiny misstep - just my 2¢.


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Ditto.