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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is clearly rampant misinformation about how serious this virus is. People are being killed by it easily in their 30’s and 40’s and it’s incredibly infectious. [/quote]

No. It is not “easily” killing 30 and 40 year olds. The death rate for 30-39 is 0.18%, according to the CDC. Yes, more deadly than the flu. Very concerning. But 30-40 year olds are not dropping dead from this “easily.”

Additionally, it is pretty widely acknowledged that [b]this death rate is highly inflated due to lack of testing[/b]. If you don’t know if a large population of people who have the virus, the infection to death ratio is obviously higher. I am not saying we shouldn’t be concerned and that we shouldn’t enact strong measures. But making blanket, scary statements like this is counterproductive. [/quote]

This really isn't that different from other illnesses.  The actual, recorded number of deaths from flu is nowhere near the estimated number that is calculated based on variables.  IOW, they don't test much for that either, whether because the cases are mild or because they're diagnosed by symptoms or because it isn't important.  [/quote]

I course it’s different! Every scientist acknowledges this. This is a brand new illness. There has been very, very limited testing. There is absolutely widespread testing for the flu. I know you want to make this as doomsday as possible, but please don’t spread hysteria. [/quote]

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