Noooo... it was the economic situation on the Popcorn thread. 56%, was a number you quoted, I can't even remember exactly. I was being facetious anyway.
Coronavirus
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I dunno - seems like there are two options:
1) everyone calm TF down and learn the facts about coronavirus in comparison to other viruses (common flu), and other risks each person faces daily. Also, do the common sense things listed at the end of this article.
https://nypost.com/2020/03/08/coron...peak-and-start-falling-sooner-than-you-think/
2) (most common current state) freak out into "we're all going to die" hysteria / frenzy. This actually is the only thing that risks doing long term damage to a significant number of people's lives.
To each their own, though...
1) everyone calm TF down and learn the facts about coronavirus in comparison to other viruses (common flu), and other risks each person faces daily. Also, do the common sense things listed at the end of this article.
https://nypost.com/2020/03/08/coron...peak-and-start-falling-sooner-than-you-think/
2) (most common current state) freak out into "we're all going to die" hysteria / frenzy. This actually is the only thing that risks doing long term damage to a significant number of people's lives.
To each their own, though...
This virus scare was just a catalyst. I agree with what you said. I, personally, have no worry at all about getting the virus. And, the virus scare, and its "death toll", will eventually run its course and subside. But, it's creating a shit-storm beyond just the virus.
One thing this has shown me is that if there were a legitimate pandemic involving a virus or disease truly deadly, much deadlier than say the flu, the panic would be incredible and we would be woefully unprepared for it.
Yeah, we are going to be screwed when the zombie apocalypse starts.
so two weeks ago i bought wwe raw tickets for april 20th here in cola...it’s the one that’s live on tv...kids love going and it’s kinda entertaining...i also bought the insurance for the four tix at $38 because in the back of head i was thinking about this shit, and i never purchase trip insurance, etc.
lol, would you people go to this type of event?...it’s not close quarters, but it’s also the types of events they are warning the public about.
lol, would you people go to this type of event?...it’s not close quarters, but it’s also the types of events they are warning the public about.
This is true....
but look on the bright side.....
the media and especially social media is filled with instant health and pandemic experts.....
who are rational, objective, and only reports facts and context and what is helpful in combatting the virus....
just think how much irrational panic, hysteria, damage there would be to the economy and to people's lives if the media and social media members acted and reported in an irresponsible, sensationalistic, opportunistic manner....
then we might really be screwed.
The really good ones work that way. The human race doesn't know what the hell hit until it's too late and long gone.
Coincidentally I was watching this back when I had the flu right after Christmas. It's an interesting documentary.
It's amazing how largely forgotten that pandemic was. My grandfather remembers having two uncles that died and they were in their early thirties
pandemic on netflix was released at an appropriate time as well.
You just gotta stay 6 feet away from everybody... that's all
Apparently, Italy is really experiencing some very difficult conditions. I've seen some tweets from healthcare workers who are describing some pretty terrible scenarios. Lack of ventilators, lots of pneumonia cases. I don't know what is causing the more virulent circumstances, exactly.
Ivy League has cancelled its conference tournaments that were supposed to start later this week.
I was scheduled to go to a conference in Winston on Friday but they announced yesterday that they are rescheduling until June. Apparently, many people were wanting refunds and weren't going to attend.
i don’t know how legitimate this is, but reportedly there are roughly only 60,000 known ventilators in the world...does that sound right?
also, have you seen the pictures of china since they shut down parts of cities?...there’s like no pollution, you can actually see.
I have no idea about the ventilators. I just saw some tweets from, allegedly, an Italian healthcare worker that was trying to convey the seriousness of what they're dealing with.
I know nothing of ventilators... when I see the word, I think of:
Not really an overreaction. The CDC has recommended that people at high risk should avoid large gatherings. That's going to kneecap attendance for all sorts of activities. There have already been dozens of cancellations of sporting events, music festivals, conferences, and even movie releases in the U.S. I wouldn't be surprised if it impacts the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
We should probably all stop poasting, just in case it spreads via the interwebs. Can never be too safe, right?
WTF is going on with people buying up all the toilet paper?
And my wife said there's not a thermometer to be found at target, Costco, walmar . Etc. Wtf people?
STOP OVERREACTING!
There is nothing to fear but fear itself. This stupid panic mode everyone is in, is making everything worse.
STOP OVERREACTING!
There is nothing to fear but fear itself. This stupid panic mode everyone is in, is making everything worse.
Yeah for everyone on here still trying to downplay this...stop doing so.
Of course you'd chime in with an idiotic comment like this.
What about you complaining about the southern border (yet again) is a fact? Go ahead, I'm listening.
