Discussion Do you think the corona will wipe us out?

[oxymoron]

Will it?

 

[BlackPoppet]

Apparently it's now considered a pandemic! I'm watching Sky news right now. It's now being classed as a Pandemic. However my personal belief is that it won't wipe us out.

 

[lostangel]

No way because only a small number of people like 2% will die.

 

[oopswronglife]

only a small number of people like 2% will die.

While it won't wipe out humanity that number still means potentially millions will die long term...and hundreds of millions will get very sick and have permanent issues. It's shameful how stupid and in denial both officials and people are acting. Shelves are bare where I live and people are reselling things online for 100x as much etc. This is just showcasing how terrible and selfish most people are in this capitalistic nightmare country of Trumpistan especially. Even countries where healthcare won't ruin you financially are struggling...here people will suffer more because they cannot afford care and greedy assholes from companies to individuals are trying to PROFIT. I had a family member blame immigrants recently...and say its just a flu. These are the prevailing attitudes of half or more of America.

 

[Roger]

No way because only a small number of people like 2% will die.

2% of those infected is what I read.
So taking Europe as an example, and assuming a 50% infection rate, the number of deaths will be about the same as the Holocaust.

Feel better now ?

 

[faust]

I think no. We are more likely to CTB in a bathtub than everybody die from corona.

 

[blivogade]

No considering majority of those who have been infected have recovered, it seems to only be those with weak or suppressed immune systems that die.

 

[BlackPoppet]

No considering majority of those who have been infected have recovered, it seems to only be those with weak or suppressed immune systems that die.

yes exactly!

 

[Jean4]

No. Not unless you are elderly or have major medical issues. Then it isn't a sure bet.

 

[MrOptions]

The common flu will kill way more this year.

 

[BlackPoppet]

Hi Jean4! I've heard good things about you! When I was reading the " Who would you like to compliment " thread. Everyone was saying how kind and caring you are. :-)

The common flu will kill way more this year.

I love your quote about we are Spiritual beings having a human experience. I believe that too.@MrOptions.

 

[Jean4]

The common flu will kill way more this year.

Hi Jean4! I've heard good things about you! When I was reading the " Who would you like to compliment " thread. Everyone was saying how kind and caring you are. :-)

I love your quote about we are Spiritual beings having a human experience. I believe that too.

Thank you so very much for the kind words.

 

[WOODESITY]

Some people could have resistance to virus for some period of time, one could not display symptoms, i think immune system and overall health condition and age will determine mostly how it'll affect body. And if it'll wipe out humanity it will which i don't think, it's just bad that it causes suffering

 

[mesohappy]

Im already tired of the corona virus..Time for something new.Can SARS or swine flu make a comeback,or maybe a new one arise like Budweiser virus?

I think Ive become jaded on viruses...Have fun with your sanitizer,water and toilet paper.

 

[a.n.kirillov]

Well no one knows how it will develop really. Estimates for Germany are 60-70 percent of the population will be infected at one point or another

 

[oopswronglife]

The common flu will kill way more this year.

This is dangerous denialism that seeks to make people feel safe and smart. This statistically is proven more lethal than the flu...higher R0 for spread (1.5 to 2x worse than flu) and higher CFR for fatality (ten times worse than flu at a MINIMUM with good care...uo to 30x worse without). Without intervention or a great luck of nature mutating or firewalling this it's going to get worse. I had a hard right family member shove fingers into my food recently mocking me for saying people should minimize contact and take precautions because in my country (USA) this is becoming a political issue with the right saying its all a hoax or fake news and wanting to feel smarter than "the libs". This is how arrogant and egotistical people are in large. This family member is also in multiple high risk categories. Saying "told you so" when someone is sick or dying doesn't matter as it's too late and won't bring anyone any comfort. Being smart and cautious isn't a panic or conspiracy...and this isn't "just the flu". I am not shocked at how people are behaving since it's typical...but I am still disappointed and stressed as a result.

This won't end humanity. It will kill and disable huge numbers of people, and those people seem to not care unless it's them. Even the flu kills and disables but is seen as some weird baseline as if its nothing.

 

[lostangel]

2% of those infected is what I read.
So taking Europe as an example, and assuming a 50% infection rate, the number of deaths will be about the same as the Holocaust.

Feel better now ?

What do you mean by ''feel better now'' ?

 

[a.n.kirillov]

This is dangerous denialism that seeks to make people feel safe and smart. This statistically is proven more lethal than the flu...higher R0 for spread (1.5 to 2x worse than flu) and higher CFR for fatality (ten times worse than flu at a MINIMUM with good care...uo to 30x worse without). Without intervention or a great luck of nature mutating or firewalling this it's going to get worse. I had a hard right family member shove fingers into my food recently mocking me for saying people should minimize contact and take precautions because in my country (USA) this is becoming a political issue with the right saying its all a hoax or fake news and wanting to feel smarter than "the libs". This is how arrogant and egotistical people are in large. This family member is also in multiple high risk categories. Saying "told you so" when someone is sick or dying doesn't matter as it's too late and won't bring anyone any comfort. Being smart and cautious isn't a panic or conspiracy...and this isn't "just the flu". I am not shocked at how people are behaving since it's typical...but I am still disappointed and stressed as a result.

This won't end humanity. It will kill and disable huge numbers of people, and those people seem to not care unless it's them. Even the flu kills and disables but is seen as some weird baseline as if its nothing.

Exactly such a stupid knee jerk reaction... Of course at the beginning of an epidemic there aren't many people dying. This almost hurts explaining to people. Telling them dying from it is 10-20x more likely than with the flu and that 70 percent of a national population are expected to be infected should shut them up though.

 

[BlackPoppet]

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Thank you so very much for the kind words.

You're welcome! :-) :-) :-)

 

[AlreadyGone]

More people have died from the flu last year than the corona virus. People who have very weak immune systems are the ones at risk. The reason it is such a big deal is because it is contagious and spreads before people develop symptoms.

 

[BlackPoppet]

More people have died from the flu last year than the corona virus. People who have very weak immune systems are the ones at risk. The reason it is such a big deal is because it is contagious and spreads before people develop symptoms.

yes I agree!

 

[TAW122]

In my opinion, no I don't think it would completely obliterate humanity as a whole, but it will cause a lot of problems and inconveniences for a while to go (many months even).

 

[BlackPoppet]

In my opinion, no I don't think it would completely obliterate humanity as a whole, but it will cause a lot of problems and inconveniences for a while to go (many months even).

I agree

 

[KiraLittleOwl]

Of course not, but it will cripple the world's economy.
Working class will be hit the hardest as usual.
In the long term it will affect the efforts to fight climate change because who cares about climate change when there's a pandemic?
Life will just get progressively worse for majority of people in this decade...

 

[TimeToBiteTheDust]

I went out yesterday and I'm not feeling good today. Hope I caught the corona. But I read it onlt kills old people...

 

[BlackPoppet]

Of course not, but it will cripple the world's economy.
Working class will be hit the hardest as usual.
In the long term it will affect the efforts to fight climate change because who cares about climate change when there's a pandemic?
Life will just get progressively worse for majority of people in this decade...

I agree! The working class will definitely be hit the hardest! :-( I myself am working class.......theres a class system in UK . The working class are not respected.

 

[Clut]

I doubt it will wipe out humanity considering how many healthy people have recovered from it. It might wipe out quite a few old and already unwell people though

 

[catfletcher]

Usual UK death rate is around 550,000 annually.

COVID-19 estimated to affect up to 50% of population and kill approximately 2% of those. That is 600,000. So this disease could double the UK death rate this year.

My 76 year old dad had pneumonia a few weeks ago. He is also sole carer for my 75 year old mother who has very advanced MS.

My 3 year old son was born prematurely and suffered bilateral pneumothoraces and sepsis. He spent weeks in the NICU on a ventilator.

I'm 32 weeks pregnant and have read the latest government advice. If I contract CO19 in the days/weeks before I give birth, I will have to wear a mask on arrival at hospital. I will be isolated during labour. I will not be allowed entonox. I may be separated from my newborn for 14 days.

I'm scared. I worry and panic.

 

[Throwmyselfaway]

Supposedly in the US more people have died from selfies then corona at this point. But who knows. Now that famous people are infected that could change too. It's kinda crazy to see how countries are on lock down and events are being cancelled all over. Last time I saw this was well when I played plague inc

 

[PhilosOfDoom]

Considering the homology of the coronavirus is 99.9% to influenza and the common cold, and the death rate is currently 2.6%, I doubt it. You don't stay away from people just for the risk of the flu, should be the same for the coronavirus. Additionally, from the Chinese report, 80.9% of the cases were mild in Hubei.

Plus, even if it were fatal, there are the tribes in the forests'.