Agree that the percentage of deaths per number infected may be low. However, the number of infected may be astronomical if folks aren't careful. So, the body count could get pretty large even at a low death percentage. I'm probably in the 4% group, which is better than my odds are on most normal days of my life, but I'm still being very careful. I don't want to be clogging up the health system when it's stressed. Our two oldest kids are in medical fields. They've had a few friends get it, with minor issues. The first will be cleared to go back after about 7 days (ER doc). Their hospitals are keeping some doctors at home so they will be available to replace the ones that get sick.
Down here, there has been very little testing. There is no telling how widespread it is. It is the height of allergy season, so unless you were in a high risk group, you could have it and not know it due to being miserable with allergies anyway.
It is by no means an automatic death sentence. It is more of a Healthcare supply crisis, that we all have to help mitigate.
My boat is on a trailer in the garage and the ramp is still open. So, sailing is still available to me. We are having our groceries delivered and other items set for pick-up. We can walk in the neighborhood and visit outside at 6-10 ft separation. Our church is meeting via live stream. Communicating with my grandkids via FaceTime vs seeing them in person is probably the worst of it. Also, my mom is in a nursing home and I'm not allowed to visit her as her nursing home is locked down to protect the "high risk" occupants.
Really, it's just a big inconvenience so far. A lot of our issues are due to folks hoarding supplies, which I'm hoping will stop soon. There has got to be a limit to the amount of toilet paper, rice, and canned goods you can cram into a house and still have room to walk!
Down here, there has been very little testing. There is no telling how widespread it is. It is the height of allergy season, so unless you were in a high risk group, you could have it and not know it due to being miserable with allergies anyway.
It is by no means an automatic death sentence. It is more of a Healthcare supply crisis, that we all have to help mitigate.
My boat is on a trailer in the garage and the ramp is still open. So, sailing is still available to me. We are having our groceries delivered and other items set for pick-up. We can walk in the neighborhood and visit outside at 6-10 ft separation. Our church is meeting via live stream. Communicating with my grandkids via FaceTime vs seeing them in person is probably the worst of it. Also, my mom is in a nursing home and I'm not allowed to visit her as her nursing home is locked down to protect the "high risk" occupants.
Really, it's just a big inconvenience so far. A lot of our issues are due to folks hoarding supplies, which I'm hoping will stop soon. There has got to be a limit to the amount of toilet paper, rice, and canned goods you can cram into a house and still have room to walk!
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