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rickdugan
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I guess the youth in some countries are already getting tired of social distancing to avoid something that really doesn't impact them, so they are flaunting the quarantine requirements. This hashtag (and others like it) has even been found spray painted at big gatherings and over the Twitter universe.
Now I may seem callous to some, but this is going too far by any stretch.
Now I may seem callous to some, but this is going too far by any stretch.
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No idea whether I had gotten it, but I really hope so. Then it’s out of the way and I can focus on more important things. And I have less worry when I’m visiting my parents eventually (still going to wear a flu mask around them as a precaution though)
Tell that to the COVID-19 virus. It didn't get the memo. ;)
I wonder how many false positives the COVID 19 screening test produces. I haven't seen anywhere the accuracy of that test. Could these celebs saying they tested positive, but have no symptoms just be a false positive? also, why were they tested in the first place if they are asymptomatic.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nati…
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Search trends are going down. Can’t rely on the rebellious youth it seems.
But then again, why take greater risks if the checks are about the same or even better?
https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/4904…
Not giving out an opinion. Just thought it was interesting 🤔
This is the game changer. Five million tests over the next few weeks. 99% sensitivity / 91% specificity. They guestimate 20-25% asymptomatic exposures. It seems exposure imparts at least temporary immunity. That would be a whole lot of people that could return to the workplace without risk of transmitting or acquiring covid 19.
I've read some guessing China had as much as 50% false negatives, and a different source estimate 30% in the US.
The swab has to get pushed like way the hell up your nose until it pushing your eyeball out (or feels like that, I hear) and that, in itself, is a problem for most of the testers to get it that far up most of the tested. And even then there is a chance you you might just not collect enough cells to get some with whatever it is they are testing a chemical reaction to.
Considering that in most area of the country, people aren't getting tested unless they show symptoms and seek out testing or medical assistance. And you have to be tested for the flu first? (I wonder, if your flu test is positive, I'm sure you can be infected by both!!!)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/questions-a…
Some of the estimates I've read are 6x asymptomatic exposures for every confirmed case.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/02/healt…
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The case fatality rate *is* estimated to be similar to the flu. But it's more contagious and there's no vaccine yet.
Imagine how many the flu would kill without a vaccine? (I guess we'll have a much better idea in 2021 now won't we?)
If it works out well, hopefully it will be soon employers have access to it too. Give tests to employees immediately and send somebody home until they recover. Or better yet, individuals. (But maybe have purchasing rations in place 😅) Will bring up confidence faster from consumers. at least that’s what I speculate.
Very good point Spice.
I have asked myself the same question Long. I always prefer the ripping off of the bandaid.
You got me nice25.
Thank goodness that the Gov just prohibited foreclosures and evictions for 45 days. Phew - stay of execution baby!
I had money for groceries but then I got an itch that only a crack ho could scratch, so there went that. But no worries, the foodbank still has plenty o' food. They even had those knock-off generic Nilla wafers the kiddos like so much. Woo-hoo! The kids'll be happy that they got a few days off from dumpster diving!
No utility shutoffs either, Hallelujah! If only the phone and cable cos would get on board. Guess it'll be a race against the devil to see if I get stimulated by the government before my comms go dark. S'pose I could always have the kiddos visit next door and steal the neighbors' WIFI password if I have to...
Anyway, I guess we'll just have to limp along. 😉
There is a simple explanation possible. People who are in a position to be infected by flu ( frequent contact with lots of people ) are more likely to seek out a flu vaccine.
It seems odd that anyone in the military would make a statement like that. Considering that on March 14, there were still only less than 3000 recorded cases in the US, hard to understand how there was a large enough sample size of infected soldiers to gather any meaningful data?