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nCoV 2019-2020 Outbreak

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Trump may have taken over the weather with his Alabama hurricanes crap but so far he hasn’t silenced the cdc.
 
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It will kill less than the flu.

Based on what? Latest data from the WHO says the CFR (2-3%) and R0 (2-4) is on par with 1918 Flu. We also know that seasonal flu has an R0 of 0.5-2 depending on the strain and a CFR of something like 0.01-0.1%, and a capable vaccine, so perhaps its CFR/R0 would be significantly higher without the vaccine. So who knows.

Plus there's the terrifying fact that this is popping up in areas with no known China connection, we have an incompetent government, and hospitals aren't prepared for it because we just don't know how to handle cases yet on a widespread basis.

I'll readily admit you're a billion times closer to the industry than I am. I would generally defer to you on this, but something feels a little different about this one.
 
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So far the death rate had t shown worse than the flu. That can change rapidly as data will lag for weeks

WHO reporting a 0.7 death rate for cases outside of Wuhan. The 2-4 so far is for Wuhan cases. So you’re right- it could turn.

I have a briefing with officials tomorrow so I hope to learn more
 
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So far the death rate had t shown worse than the flu. That can change rapidly as data will lag for weeks

WHO reporting a 0.7 death rate for cases outside of Wuhan. The 2-4 so far is for Wuhan cases. So you’re right- it could turn.

I have a briefing with officials tomorrow so I hope to learn more

I missed that. I saw the traveler's from Wuhan CFR reported in the WHO/Imperial College estimate was much higher. Looks like you were right, WHO reported 95% confidence of 0.37-2.9 with a 1% median (??) less than a week ago.

Either way, the markets are betting this is bad and my company has pulled back all inventory of every respirator and mask from our employee stores. Even if the virus fizzles, the damage is being done to the world markets and panic is setting in. Try to find an N95 mask tonight and you'll probably strike out.
 
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San Francisco declares emergency with zero cases...not sure I agree with that
 
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So this is absolutely callous and cold, but given that this apparently hits the elderly hardest and barely scratches the young, this will be one way to hasten the Boomers out of power...
 
So this is absolutely callous and cold, but given that this apparently hits the elderly hardest and barely scratches the young, this will be one way to hasten the Boomers out of power...
The Boomers aren't quite old enough yet. But it'll do a number on the Silent Generation.
 
I appreciate the intelligence and actual compassion which you embody that stirs up this impulse in the era of Trump's destruction, but I humbly suggest trying to keep a lid on it, and especially if you work publicly in health care. "Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."

I do not speak freely like this in any other facet of my life, so rest be assured.

Unlike some elected officials I can actually treat people with respect when needed. I am also not employed in public health
 
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And if I’ve offended people, I apologize as I wasn’t serious. I’m not in a good place after the calls I’ve been on today about this.

I’d delete it, but given that you’ve quoted it, won’t do any good.
 
And if I’ve offended people, I apologize as I wasn’t serious. I’m not in a good place after the calls I’ve been on today about this.

I’d delete it, but given that you’ve quoted it, won’t do any good.

I read it more as blowing off some steam and wasn’t offended. We’ve all been there.
 
I read it more as blowing off some steam and wasn’t offended. We’ve all been there.

Thanks. I’ve got some students stranded in South Korea right now.

I’m supposed to fly to Asia in a few days- have to decide if I’m going and risk being quarantined
 
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So this is absolutely callous and cold, but given that this apparently hits the elderly hardest and barely scratches the young, this will be one way to hasten the Boomers out of power...

Was thinking the same thing. But then I remembered my parents are close to 70 and it scares the ever living **** out of me. My dad hasn't forgiven the Republicans since Vietnam and my mom idolizes the Obamas.

I think we can all agree though, I want Limbaugh to keep bleating the crap about this not being that big of a deal. I want those places that believe his crap to burn.
 
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I think we can all agree though, I want Limbaugh to keep bleating the crap about this not being that big of a deal. I want those places that believe his crap to burn.

It will be the urban areas that get hit the hardest. But perhaps it's not too much to ask that it targets Fort Worth, OKC, and Scottsdale, rather than Chicago, MSP and Boulder.
 
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It will be the urban areas that get hit the hardest. But perhaps it's not too much to ask that it targets Fort Worth, OKC, and Scottsdale, rather than Chicago, MSP and Boulder.

I think Deutsche said it above, the blue states will fare better. Minnesota released a statement yesterday or the day before. We have a plan. The red states are telling you to pray and drink colloidal silver for this "just a cold"
 
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I do not speak freely like this in any other facet of my life

I know. And your input on the ramifications of this illness is very valuable to us all. I just quoted you (since deleted) because I'm sick and tired of my Trumpian colleagues taking offhand comments from extremists on Twitter as proof of how much all liberals hate the common people. I'm gritting my teeth and trying to be a good example of civility. (Please remind me next time I mull the uses of a red-hot poker)
 
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