TSA numbers above 100k seven days in row
06-24-2020, 04:53 AM
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I remember when I used to come here to get positive information about TSA passenger numbers.........
06-24-2020, 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by kevair464
I remember when I used to come here to get positive information about TSA passenger numbers.........
06-24-2020, 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by WutFace
Real easy to dismiss everything when you live in BFE.
Early estimations by the AHA had the United States at 96 million infected and 480,000 dead. I'd say we're right on track for that projection. If we hit those numbers, everyone will know someone that had it. And most will know someone who died.
Early estimations by the AHA had the United States at 96 million infected and 480,000 dead. I'd say we're right on track for that projection. If we hit those numbers, everyone will know someone that had it. And most will know someone who died.
The virus infects people who've been in close contact, indoors. So you likely either won't see it at all, or it'll infect a lot of people in your social circle, particularly, your family and people you work with.
I definitely know some people who've gotten it. A friend my age told me it was like a 10-day flu. My friend's sister got a bad respiratory virus at college and spent a couple days in the hospital before they knew what it was. She later tested positive on an antibody test, but it's still officially inconclusive. I also flew with a CA whose best friend died from it and gave it to his wife and daughters, who were still getting worse weeks later. Talk about a sad funeral. But those are my anecdotes from the Northeast. Like I said, if you haven't seen it yet, that's a very good thing because if you're around it and your guard is down it'll **** you for sure.
06-24-2020, 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by WutFace
How nice. I know 2 people that have died from it. I know about a dozen or so that have gotten ill from it. Most say it's the worst illness they've ever had.
I have a feeling that by the time this over, more people will have stories like mine than yours.
I have a feeling that by the time this over, more people will have stories like mine than yours.
06-24-2020, 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by GeeWizDriver
Actually, from an epidemiological point of view, wearing masks, staying home, and locking down will actually prolong this pandemic. We've been told since Day 1 that 60-80% of the population will eventually contract this virus. Based on that notion, the faster those 60-80% get the virus, the quicker herd immunity is established, and the shorter the pandemic would actually be. The downside of course is that approximately .3% of those infected would die under that scenario. So let the Hunger Games begin....
Waiting for the usual suspects to fail to grasp the point and misinterpret the concept in 3, 2, 1
Waiting for the usual suspects to fail to grasp the point and misinterpret the concept in 3, 2, 1
Let's do some basic math. Roughly 2M people have it, the virus has an infection cycle of about 3 weeks, R0 is around 1 in most places, and let's assume 80% for herd immunity, even though it's likely higher. At that rate, it'd take 7.6 years to reach herd immunity, so that course of action is pretty dumb considering there are over 200 vaccines being developed that'll be out in a year or less.
06-24-2020, 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Purpleanga
Those that get the virus have antibodies for a short time. Studies have shown that. They can keep getting it. Are you not seeing what’s going on? Hospitals are filling up and we’re not even anywhere close to herd immunity. Too many would die. At the most basic level, if you want the virus to stop in a month world wide, everything has to shut down where you can’t even leave your home. We can’t do that so the next best thing is to social distance in hopes of it dying down, in fact that’s what happened before things opened up. We need to wear masks and social distance.
06-24-2020, 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by LoneStar32
Sounds like you and your friends haven't done a great job social distancing.
06-24-2020, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by LoneStar32
Sounds like you and your friends haven't done a great job social distancing.
And one of the men I knew who was killed was infected by his children when they came to visit. Freaking rough.
06-24-2020, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by WutFace
I'm dead serious. My Dad's best friend got it from family that was visiting. 69. Male. No health issues. Didn't drink. Didn't smoke. The other was the father of a friend of mine. Early 60s. I don't know his health history. But he was in the hospital for over 3 weeks. Looked like he was pulling out of it then crashed.
The fact that you all can be like this isn't happening is remarkable. Your bubbles must be very small and very strong.
The fact that you all can be like this isn't happening is remarkable. Your bubbles must be very small and very strong.
Originally Posted by WutFace
I'm dead serious. My Dad's best friend got it from family that was visiting. 69. Male. No health issues. Didn't drink. Didn't smoke. The other was the father of a friend of mine. Early 60s. I don't know his health history. But he was in the hospital for over 3 weeks. Looked like he was pulling out of it then crashed.
The fact that you all can be like this isn't happening is remarkable. Your bubbles must be very small and very strong.
The fact that you all can be like this isn't happening is remarkable. Your bubbles must be very small and very strong.
06-24-2020, 06:06 AM
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TSA numbers above 100k seven days in row
Originally Posted by Duffman
That level of misinformation is straight dangerous.
Let's do some basic math. Roughly 2M people have it
Let's do some basic math. Roughly 2M people have it
Serological testing done around the country (Indiana, Florida, NYC, NY State, Northern and Southern California, Michigan, etc) places actual COVID infections in the 10-30x positive PCR test range depending on specific location.
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