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Feb 11, 2020
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buffgato
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Is the US prepared for an outbreak?
I have no idea what kinds of measures we have in place for such an event, so I’m curious if you have any insight on that
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For those at all interested in Coronavirus update
BYUheaven
2/11/20 8:16pm
So, death rate outside of China is similar to a standard flu?
webster242
2/11/20 8:22pm
No, standard flu is less that one-tenth of one percent.
chilango
2/11/20 8:26pm
I thought it was more than that. Learned something new there
webster242
2/11/20 8:29pm
Correct but flu death rate is bigger numbers and estimates
BYUheaven
2/11/20 8:30pm
No thanks. I prefer to panic.
Big Time 55
2/11/20 8:23pm
COVID-19 update you mean. they changed the name (presumably to save Corona Beer from bankruptcy)
byujag
2/11/20 8:25pm
Just like swine flu 😂
BYUheaven
2/11/20 8:27pm
Any info on what started it? What or they thinking is the cause
cougman02
2/11/20 8:28pm
Not yet
BYUheaven
2/11/20 8:37pm
That all seems reasonable and likely. But what’s nagging me is why is China being so crazy about it all.
sgriff
2/11/20 8:49pm
^ this is exactly how I feel
ihateusernames
2/11/20 8:58pm
Really good question
AZ Coug
2/11/20 9:21pm
They are overwhelmed and not prepared and that is hitting the news.
BYUheaven
2/11/20 9:22pm
The reason why is because it takes about a month
Blue Ghost
2/11/20 11:17pm
It can/is having a serious effect on their economy and will continue to for some time. They need to get it
lightmann
2/12/20 12:48am
Is the US prepared for an outbreak?
buffgato
2/11/20 9:06pm
Much more prepared than China. But it hasn’t been tested. H1n1 tested
BYUheaven
2/11/20 9:21pm
We aren’t out of the woods yet...
Blue Ghost
2/11/20 10:52pm
What’s your sources to confirm all this?
cougman02
2/11/20 10:58pm
What part don’t you believe?
Blue Ghost
2/11/20 11:02pm
Didn’t say I didn’t believe you just wondering you sources on the 5-10% death
cougman02
2/11/20 11:17pm
The severe cases rate is 10 to 20 percent
Blue Ghost
2/11/20 11:27pm
Thank you for posting.
NewYorkCougar
2/12/20 10:28am
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