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Covid-19
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To be on the level with you, I am nervous. I want this whole thing to be mild in America, and that the disruptions in our lives go away as soon as possible.
I don't want my cruise to Italy canceled, or G-Day, or March Madness. I don't want to hear about this every second of the day anymore. It's healthy to be fearful of global pandemic, I think.
I think it's foolish to push back against scientific consensus when I have no information to prove them wrong. I think it's irresponsible to politicize the loss of life. There's time for that later, and you bet your biscuit that the coronavirus and Trump's handling of it will be beaten to death leading up to the election.
Does this help illustrate the point?
I'm a healthy 67 year-old. I feel blessed to have good health. No diabetes no heart disease and I am a non-smoker -- tobacco. I have slightly elevated bp though.
So I never go to the doctor except for an annual physical. The last time I had a flu (in the 90's) I went to the doctor only to be informed that there was nothing they could do. You just have to let it take it's course.
The point is when it comes to my health, I try not to overuse the system. There are others, the truly sick, that need those services far more than I do.
And when I hear of people hoarding supplies like toilet paper or bread, far more than they would ever need, well I just don't understand it. It's American selfishness at it's worst.
Do the right thing people. Think of your neighbors and don't hoard supplies.
Just trying to keep everyone informed.
I’m just as disappointed as the next guy about the cancellation of squeaky shoes (well, maybe not AS disappointed since UGA likely wouldn’t have been playing), but it was the smart move. What’s that quote about those who study history?
”Those who don't study history are doomed to repeat it. Yet those who DO study history are doomed to stand by helplessly while everyone else repeats it.”
Not sure I see how your post coincides with mine but ok
I'll do my best to take this virus seriously.......but I need someone to get on TV and tell the wives of the world......especially my wife.....that social distancing doesn't involve your healthy spouse and the 6' rule doesn't apply either.
I just watched a clip of the woman host on the Fox and Friends show, she said right now is the BEST time to fly because the terminals are not crowded. If we want to talk about media manipulation, let's start with FoxNews doing their darnedest to make sure people keep thinking this is a mild flu that will be over as soon as the weather gets warmer.
Your post said that because none of us are sick, irrational fear is causing all of these changes to daily life, like school closings and cancellations of large gatherings.
I'm saying that perhaps school closing and cancellations of large gatherings are slowing the spread of the virus, and therefore keeping it so that none of us are sick.
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@Kasey Agree completely sir!!! Most all of us are DAWG loving DAWG fans first and foremost, and this covid-19 virus is really a real problem for planet earth for the foreseeable future. Even those miserable swamp lizards in the Fleriduh Gayturs are included in this group of folks that are currently living here on earth.
PS- Remember, please wash all of y'all's hands!
I am no expert at anything, but I am employed full time at the Salk Institute for Biological studies for the last 21 years. I work in the engineering department here, keeping the scientific labs up and running. Our scientists, and staff are taking precautions just like everyone else. The goal as I understand it, is to buy time and increase space and distance, in social settings of work, and commerce in an effort to bring this pandemic under some sort of control. I pray for each and every one of us, and all of our families, and our friends too. I want you all to know that although I do not want to keep on this topic forever, or to live in any kind of real fear? I DO want us collectively to do whatever it takes to get through this thing, and return to dreaming of what GEORGIA is on the brink of becoming under Kirby Smart's vision, hard work, direction, and his leadership. May our Almighty God continue to bless all of y'all.
Apologize for what? Saying I don’t think the illness is as deadly to the general population as is being portrayed? My first post in this thread concerned an ER doctor I know telling me he wasn’t worried about it, that it is just a flu that hits some people more severely. That’s all I’m saying. It is definitely contagious.
Take a look at 63 year Tom Hanks and his 63 year old wife, Rita Wilson. Both are currently sick with coronavirus. They posted this update today. Do they appear to be in dire straits?
Sure I follow, how do you know the cases we have came from school or large gatherings? I’ll wash my hands more than I usually do and live my life and if I get sick I’ll stay home until I’m better. None of us make it out of this world alive anyway.
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