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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Flu rate mortality is typically less than 0.01% The mortality rate of covid-19 is much greater and it seems to be way more contagious. I can’t believe there are still people going around saying this is just like the flu. Can they not read?[/quote]

I blame our educational system. [jk]

Our information economy allows people to pick and choose the information that supports what they want to believe.  We don't actually know what the mortality rate is - because we don't know the denominator.  So, some people say 3.5% - some say 1% - and some say maybe even less - maybe just like the flu - and ALL of those estimates are from "experts" using different data sets. So someone who wants to say that others are Chicken Little - look at the low numbers - others who want to say that the Sky is falling look at the high numbers.  In reality, it is impossible to know yet because it's a brand new virus.  What IS knowable is that it IS killing many compromised (either because they are over 50 or because they have underlying conditions) people, it DOES seem to be spreading easily, and social distancing DOES work to slow the spread.  So why not do what we've been planning to do for years - full telework for those who can and distance learning until we have a handle on the progression and can slow it enough that we don't overwhelm our health system?  We should be grateful for the internet and first world infrastucture that can allow those who can to do their part.[/quote]

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