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10-19-2020, 10:46 AM
#191
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Originally Posted by CincoDeMayo
8 out of the last 9 days? Jesus man, you aren’t at a regional any longer.
10-19-2020, 11:25 AM
#192
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Posts: 2,848
Originally Posted by SSlow
I've worked a grand total of 7 days (1 one of those being a DH back to base) since the first part of April, and won't be flying again until at least next June.
10-21-2020, 05:39 AM
#194
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Originally Posted by FNGFO
Eventually the wolf cry of “surging Covid cases” is going to be ignored as people figure out that increasing case counts don’t correlate proportionally to increased body counts. And people will travel in great numbers regardless.
10-21-2020, 11:29 AM
#195
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Originally Posted by shrsailplanes
Although dying can be a real bummer, it’s the increased hospitalizations that’s the big deal in my opinion. I think people will still fear the disease when they hear about the Dakota's and Utah running out of hospital beds and staff. Also, as states end up in these conditions it may prompt strict lockdowns that will affect travel.
It’s important to note that increasing case numbers will drive increased hospitalizations, but the vast majority who are infected will not need anywhere near that kind of care. We’re not in the same place on therapeutics and treatment as we were in March.
10-21-2020, 11:51 AM
#196
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Originally Posted by FNGFO
Sorry. The Dakotas or Utah running out of hospital beds isn’t going to register on the give a $hit-o-meter for most of America. Texas, NY or California runs out of beds? Houston, we have a problem.
It’s important to note that increasing case numbers will drive increased hospitalizations, but the vast majority who are infected will not need anywhere near that kind of care. We’re not in the same place on therapeutics and treatment as we were in March.
It’s important to note that increasing case numbers will drive increased hospitalizations, but the vast majority who are infected will not need anywhere near that kind of care. We’re not in the same place on therapeutics and treatment as we were in March.
10-21-2020, 12:07 PM
#197
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Originally Posted by shrsailplanes
The virus makes its rounds. Who knows which state(s) will be up next for a surge that pushes the capacity of hospitals. Also, keep in mind that a hospital at capacity cannot accept patients that require critical care for other reasons. So, it’s a cluster-f regardless of if it is a less populated state or not.
10-21-2020, 12:29 PM
#198
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Originally Posted by FNGFO
It is. But the states listed don’t drove national narratives. The hospital my wife works sends people home early everyday as they have too many open beds. The Covid floors were closed a few months ago and returned to normal use. It’s just not the same environment as before.
10-22-2020, 02:38 AM
#200
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Joined APC: Dec 2005
Position: A320 CA
Posts: 588
Originally Posted by GrumpyCaptain
Just saw on the news a guest passed away on a las-dfw flight. Cause of death covid and the FA’s did cpr! Think it happened in June or July?
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