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In reply to the discussion: 3 New Suspected Cases in Virginia [View all]Newest Reality
(12,712 posts)27. This early on?
Have you considered he circle of people that the currently suspected cases have been in contact with?
From what I know, the incubation phase is about five days, (things keep getting updated). In one week, you will see the that the numbers have most definitely have increased, and the following week, etc.
Depending on how well this is contained, (which is doubtful) the increase in cases can be exponential. It is not like 1 give it to 2 who gives it to three, etc. If each infected person gives it to only two other people and that continues, well the math is obvious.
I can pretty much assure you that you will not be marveling at the low numbers in a couple of weeks.
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I understand the anxiety, but I would say this much: Singapore is probably the safest place
Coventina
Jan 2020
#6
There is some data to suggest that the infection rate is in the 80% range for those exposed to this.
Zolorp
Jan 2020
#28