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Congratulations @TuckyDawg. That is a fantastic accomplishment.
You in Georgia? I found it odd that cases between 12 and 6 or so seemed as if it really slowed yesterday. It might be for weekend purposes though (slower testing). We'll see, comparing this coming Monday's numbers to last Monday's total will be interesting.
I think the actual state of emergency Georgia's under ends May 13th as of today. Shelter in place right now is until the end of the month, but I'm thinking it might get extended two more weeks. Then I think they're going to attempt to facilitate a move toward the phase stages...now if we want to we can have these theories running around in our minds on if they're purposely not testing enough to slow things down.
But really I'm hoping about a month is enough for Georgia's major hospitals with at least the faster testing. They're doing a good job there.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
For those who didn't click on the link, it reveals that at least 75% of the CV-19 fatalities in NYC involve people with serious pre-existing conditions, like diabetes, lung disease, or cancer. 5891 people out of 7890 cases.
Only 0.5% of fatalities involved someone who was confirmed to have no pre-existing condition. 42 people out of 7890 cases.
The third category, as you noted, are the "unknowns." 1957 people out of 7890 cases.
All of the data is interesting. I hope folks will review it for themselves and draw their own conclusions.
If you've read my posts you'll know that I'm for opening every thing up ASAP......practicing responsible social distancing and wearing masks. Get businesses open and save jobs.
The death toll will unfortunately increase.....but it is what it is.
One issue I have.....and I know you don't mean it this way @AnotherDawg .. ... is sharing that a person died with pre existing conditions. I realize this distinction is needed for scientists and those making policies.
But preexisting conditions or not..... someones loved one died because of this virus. They may be obease, diabetic or have heart or lung disease......but they would probably still be here if it weren't for this **** virus.
I just wish that people would meet in the middle.
To those that want to keep everything shut down until things flatten out more......I realize you are afraid and are trying to protect lives. But the model simply isn't sustainable. And it doesn't matter what virus charts you show to prove your point. Shelter in place won't work in this country..... we are free people.
On the other hand... I don't understand why so many people that want to open things up down play this virus and still don't get the seriousness of it. I believe the Michigan governor is wrong and understand the frustrations. But why in the hell did all the protesters do it without social distancing and wearing protection. That was just **** and may have made matters worse in Michigan.
Shelter in place.....while effective in controlling the virus....is simply unrealistic and unsustainable.
But down playing the seriousness of this virus and choosing to not practice CDC recommendations is just ignorant.
Why can't common sense rule the day?
Glad to see you back here once again misrepresenting or misunderstanding simple facts.
It's funny how those who are the most confident are often those who know the least about what they're talking about. 2.2 trillion dollars went towards saving 2 million lives? No. Simply 100% wrong. Please do some research before spouting off about something you clearly know nothing about.
Doing good here. Hope the same for everyone else.
Be safe everyone, and of course...
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DAWGS!
I am on the opposite side of this but 100% agree with your need to meet in the middle.
I haven't seen this mentioned before but one thing to consider is the impact that businesses will have on the demand for virus testing, masks and other PPE for employees. These resources are already inadequate to meet the needs of essential workers and patients. How many more nurses and doctors have to die.
I too think we will have to reopen somewhat before a vaccine is developed but the Federal government needs to use it's unique powers under DPA to first obtain sufficient quantities of those items necessary first to protect all front line workers and secondly to fulfill business needs.
For those interested I have been tracking the information below daily.
The 11 states tally 80%+/- of the cases and deaths to date. The number of tests in Ca, Tx and Ga are way too low to justify opening up IMO. Anything below 1000/100k means less than 1% of the states population have been tested. The "Invisible" enemy can only been detected through testing.
Also if anyone is interested, this is the link to the GA DOPH Covid-19 Dailey Status Report. It's updated daily at noon and 7 pm. Has some pretty good stats and graphs for Georgia..
no refunds on prom dresses definitely adding insult to injury 😆
I’m ready to see recruit spreadsheets from @Denmen185 rathet than covid ones.
thanks for the breakdown though
My man is Spreadsheet King
Many of us have differing oponions on this issue.....which is completely understandable.
But we all love the Dawgs
We all appreciate what @JeffSentell @MikeGriffith @Kconnorriley and all the great posters bring us.
We are all desperate for a Natty
We all want this to be over with as soon as possible and hope all of Dawgnation members stay safe
AND WE ALL HATE THE GATORS
This I am certain of.....
Well Said. It's okay to have different opinions. I worry our country is becoming intolerant of diversity of thought. I value what has been said by everyone in this thread even if it's not how I see things.
Becoming? You mean it could get worse?
Yep, and the other thing people fail to grasp is that the point of this exercise was never to prevent infections. The goal was to slow the incidence rate so that Hospitals wouldn’t be overwhelmed. Without a vaccine, the same number of infections will still occur after we reopen. Medicine now appears better equipped, with several promising treatments and more ventilators for the sick.
I don’t know the answers, but I do know hospitals all over the country are empty and laying off medical workers due to lack of business. Odd.
"Hospitals all over the country are laying off workers"? **** are you talking about. You're very big on "examples". Care to share even one?
That actually is happening. It's not from being empty though. They're running out of money in some places
Edit: hospitals have stopped doing elective procedures to limit spread of COVID. Elective procedures are where hospitals make a good portion of their money, so they are having to layoff and furlough workers in a lot of places from lack of revenue. Even hospitals with lots of Covid patients are struggling financially since they lose about $3000 per patient.
Sure, wise guy. My niece is a nurse at a hospital in Chattanooga. Her hours have been reduced to about 20 per week. They are DEAD. Empty beds all over the place. A VA nurse shared with me that they were also at less than capacity. I have a friend who works in organ donations here in Atlanta. She shared with me that the affected cities, like Atlanta, are pretty full. Different story everywhere else. Another buddy is married to nurse anesthetist. She is barely working. I had a customer yesterday who is in medical sales. I spoke to her about this issue and she confirmed - hospitals outside of the affected big cities are dead and cutting labor. Maybe watch less CNN and MSNBC.