JeffL wrote:
First of all there is no Chinese flu, that being an extremely racist description. Call it the Trump virus, since he failed to address it and people are dying unnecessarily. As far as your unsubstantiated belief that this is less a threat than the seasonal flu, you obviously don't understand or believe in science. It has infected and killed more people in a shorter period of time than the seasonal flu, and it has not abated at all. And, it isn't just deaths to be concerned about. There have been 4 million Americans affected and over 143,000 deaths, but it is taking a greater toll on those of the 4 million who become seriously ill and can't function, work or be around families for extended periods. There is a financial and emotional impact that will last for years. And, because the world has only known about this virus for no longer than 9 months, we have no clue what the long term impact on health will be. So, equating this with the seasonal flu is nonsensical at best.
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Someone always has to put politics in every conversation. Geez!!