The Economic Impact Of Coronavirus In America
Apr 6, 2020 13:58:22 #
gvarner wrote:
The sentiment seems to be that we need to get back to the way it was before this pandemic hit. Just remember that "the way it was" is why we’re in this predicament in the first place. And it seems to be that the assumption that such a horrible scourge would never again be released upon the world. Nature always has its ace in the hole. Humans need to realize how the game is played.
"the way it was" is NOT good enough! Maybe a bit more assistance to public healthcare and preparedness should be considered!?
bwa
Apr 6, 2020 13:58:34 #
Muddyvalley wrote:
He is just now starting to listen to reason. That will no doubt change.
I don't believe he wants to listen to reason. He is being forced to, kicking and tweeting, because bad news will affect the election.
Apr 6, 2020 14:18:54 #
For some strange reason every time I see Bill Gates I click on to see what he has to say.
He warned us twice about virus/disease in the past and for the most part was ignored.
Put nuclear arms on the back burner, disease may be our biggest problem in the future....
He warned us twice about virus/disease in the past and for the most part was ignored.
Put nuclear arms on the back burner, disease may be our biggest problem in the future....
Apr 6, 2020 14:21:54 #
fetzler
Loc: North West PA
No it doesn't mean you should you should ignore the death toll. It does mean that Covid-19 number is VERY small compared to many other things that cause death - Stroke, Heart attack, other infectious diseases, murder, etc.
Indeed it may be worth noting the number of folks who die of other things because they can't get treatment for non-COVID issues.
Indeed it may be worth noting the number of folks who die of other things because they can't get treatment for non-COVID issues.
Apr 6, 2020 14:24:19 #
fetzler
Loc: North West PA
fetzler wrote:
The news media is doing us a bit of disservice by ... (show quote)
I meant that 0.22% die of other infectious diseases.
Apr 6, 2020 14:27:43 #
fetzler wrote:
No it doesn't mean you should you should ignore the death toll. It does mean that Covid-19 number is VERY small compared to many other things that cause death - Stroke, Heart attack, other infectious diseases, murder, etc.
Indeed it may be worth noting the number of folks who die of other things because they can't get treatment for non-COVID issues.
Indeed it may be worth noting the number of folks who die of other things because they can't get treatment for non-COVID issues.
The latter has certainly become the case in Italy where folks are definitely dying of many other things because COVID-19 is using up all of the available medical resources (many times over)!
bwa
Apr 6, 2020 16:06:47 #
This is a situation many of us have been thru before - not the medical type of shut down but the economic one that happens when an industry that supports an area shuts down and jobs and money disappears. Chicago is a big example - myself as a youngster I saw what happened when The Gold Mines in CA closed and we/Dad had to move 1,000 mile away to No ID where the Silver mines were still working - now 60 yrs later those mines are now closed - all but the Lucky Friday-check youtube fore Burke and Wallace ,ID - then there was the shutdown the the lumber industry of No. CA but those people were able to relocate, find new occupations and such -BUT not so today- we have family who are not working- school teachers and flight attendants and others in occupations that are not effected - fortunately my wife and I have secure retirement checks coming in.
My prayers go out to all that have negative consequences from this virus thing.
My prayers go out to all that have negative consequences from this virus thing.
Apr 6, 2020 16:16:38 #
fetzler wrote:
I meant that 0.22% die of other infectious diseases.
Yes - my oldest daughter died Sat night of cancer.
Apr 6, 2020 16:19:10 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
I don't believe he wants to listen to reason. He is being forced to, kicking and tweeting, because bad news will affect the election.
I agree. His Virus updates are really poorly concealed campaigning for his re-election at the American people's expense.
Apr 6, 2020 17:41:02 #
Harvey wrote:
Yes - my oldest daughter died Sat night of cancer.
Very sorry Harvey.
Apr 6, 2020 17:44:55 #
Paul Diamond
Loc: Atlanta, GA, USA
The issue is how long or when we will see a decline in the infection rate to a "controllable" level for everything to begin to return to a new 'normal'.
And the second part of this is, will we have a vaccine in quantity before the next return of Covid-19 and the return after that. This is potentially a long lasting weakening that is affecting the majority of the economy of our country and our health care systems. And, the experts that I have listened to tell us that it will return and return over time.
And the second part of this is, will we have a vaccine in quantity before the next return of Covid-19 and the return after that. This is potentially a long lasting weakening that is affecting the majority of the economy of our country and our health care systems. And, the experts that I have listened to tell us that it will return and return over time.
Apr 6, 2020 18:21:50 #
It all looks great when you just look at percentages. That is, in actuality, real people you are saying is irrelevant, not just a decimal point. You Trumpers are not watching or listening, just hating.
Apr 6, 2020 18:22:48 #
The definition of insanity is to keep repeating our actions and expect a different outcome. It is time for real change in this country starting by getti g the corporations and lobbiests OUT of our government and implementing real term limits on all public servants.
Apr 6, 2020 18:58:38 #
Harvey wrote:
Yes - my oldest daughter died Sat night of cancer.
So sorry for your loss.
My journey with cancer is just starting.
Got surgery scheduled for the 24th.
Hope this Covid thing doesn’t change it.
Apr 6, 2020 19:10:15 #
Jack47 wrote:
So sorry for your loss.
My journey with cancer is just starting.
Got surgery scheduled for the 24th.
Hope this Covid thing doesn’t change it.
My journey with cancer is just starting.
Got surgery scheduled for the 24th.
Hope this Covid thing doesn’t change it.
Wish the best for you.
Seriously tough times.
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