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And.... FarPoint Feb 2020 #1
so the prez is going to comment about the virus death in my state... samnsara Feb 2020 #2
It's a hoax, remember? ck4829 Feb 2020 #74
This message was self-deleted by its author SDANation Feb 2020 #3
You might want to read about the Spanish Flu epidemic in 1918-19. mobeau69 Feb 2020 #5
This message was self-deleted by its author SDANation Feb 2020 #6
Not yet. mobeau69 Feb 2020 #10
Way to early to say that... Demsrule86 Feb 2020 #14
How many people have to die before it is not "too early"? Thomas Hurt Feb 2020 #80
That statement alone clearly shows your lack of understanding of the differences Pachamama Feb 2020 #36
This message was self-deleted by its author SDANation Feb 2020 #42
I suggest you learn more about transmission rates, death rates and then see what happens and what Pachamama Feb 2020 #65
See my post.....as directed within the thread as a reply to another.... FarPoint Feb 2020 #82
Let's see.... lapfog_1 Feb 2020 #61
You apparently lack insight FarPoint Feb 2020 #8
+100000 Pachamama Feb 2020 #22
You are most welcome... FarPoint Feb 2020 #34
This message was self-deleted by its author SDANation Feb 2020 #24
Google may be well versed.... FarPoint Feb 2020 #81
We really aren't ck4829 Feb 2020 #71
This uponit7771 Feb 2020 #76
We have four known cases in the US...one is dead, one is clinging to life and likely to die...that Demsrule86 Feb 2020 #11
If you're talking about COVID 19 - Ms. Toad Feb 2020 #20
You are remarkably insensitive. Oh, and by the way, you were one that was saying Coventina Feb 2020 #21
I don't think an age was reported? At least I didn't see one? SDANation Feb 2020 #27
It's in the OP Coventina Feb 2020 #28
Looked all over can't find anything to confirm that SDANation Feb 2020 #37
Then maybe ask the OP where they got their information? Coventina Feb 2020 #41
The patient was a man in his 50s who had underlying health conditions, according to Dr. Jeffrey Duch CentralMass Feb 2020 #78
Well, then please take that up with the OP. Coventina Mar 2020 #83
You sound like a Republican. Turin_C3PO Feb 2020 #30
From another source regarding an infected patient SDANation Feb 2020 #39
The other patient reported from Washington State was described as a "teenager". Crunchy Frog Feb 2020 #62
I agree with you lunatica Feb 2020 #68
Now on M$NBComcast malaise Feb 2020 #4
You mean it's not a hoax? mobeau69 Feb 2020 #7
Not a hoax and the miracle hasn't arrived either malaise Feb 2020 #9
Ali Velshi can barely disguise his utter contempt for the Orange Man. madaboutharry Feb 2020 #16
19 yr olds are pretty healthy generally. They say this kills those that generally already have LizBeth Feb 2020 #12
The overall death rate in this age range is higher than the seasonal flu Ms. Toad Feb 2020 #18
That was the case for the 1918 pandemic dhol82 Feb 2020 #33
That sounds almost like you are joshing me and I am a sucker. For real? I haven't heard that. LizBeth Feb 2020 #47
No, for real. dhol82 Feb 2020 #49
Here you go: dhol82 Feb 2020 #52
So interesting. Thank you. LizBeth Feb 2020 #56
Yes, for real. It's called a "cytokine storm". marybourg Feb 2020 #58
Wow, that is something. Thanks. LizBeth Feb 2020 #59
Can't find anywhere the patient was 19 years old? SDANation Feb 2020 #43
It is the only sentence in the text of the OP. LizBeth Feb 2020 #46
There is no where reporting it. OP doesn't have a source. SDANation Feb 2020 #50
Trump is saying a 50's yr old woman. So, I do not know. LizBeth Feb 2020 #54
I saw that just now SDANation Feb 2020 #55
Me too. Trump lies so much hard to believe him but surely he wouldn't lie about something THIS LizBeth Feb 2020 #57
You're doing it on purpose. You're not stupid. Knock it off. Iggo Feb 2020 #66
It is a little disturbing ck4829 Feb 2020 #72
Wait! Kudlow said it was all under control! Under The Radar Feb 2020 #13
Move along, nothing to see here ck4829 Feb 2020 #75
No wonder... Windy City Charlie Feb 2020 #15
But . . . but . . . it only affects the old. Ms. Toad Feb 2020 #17
I'm sick and fucking tired of hearing from DUers that "only" the elderly need worry. Coventina Feb 2020 #23
I didn't see that post until after I posted this - Ms. Toad Feb 2020 #26
The day that Rush called COVID 19 a cold, Coventina Feb 2020 #29
Yes, it's wrong on many levels. StarryNite Feb 2020 #63
I put that one on ignore maryellen99 Feb 2020 #31
This message was self-deleted by its author SDANation Feb 2020 #45
People are entitled to their own opinions - Ms. Toad Feb 2020 #67
Viruses can and do evolve. scarletlib Feb 2020 #60
Italy went from just 1 known case to 900 cases and 20 deaths in less than 2 weeks wishstar Feb 2020 #19
Was talking to a friend of my father's who is an Italian Caribienieri in Italy.... Pachamama Feb 2020 #25
Wow ck4829 Feb 2020 #73
Lack of preparation uponit7771 Feb 2020 #77
Is this the kid that just got diagnosed like a day or two ago? captain queeg Feb 2020 #32
I was talking to my nextdoor neighbor earlier. avebury Feb 2020 #35
People like your neighbor are going to be the reason this spreads like wildfire nt maryellen99 Feb 2020 #38
I suggest you "avoid" this neighbor and limit "contact" Pachamama Feb 2020 #40
+1 Baitball Blogger Feb 2020 #64
Can't find anywhere it's being reported patient was 19 SDANation Feb 2020 #44
Gov. Inslee's office apparently initially stated it was a male so may have been a mistaken report wishstar Feb 2020 #53
So sad. Tragically avoidable IF that plane the Trump admin Hortensis Feb 2020 #48
And the Orange Asshole is making it all about himself and his campaign TruckFump Feb 2020 #51
+1000 smirkymonkey Feb 2020 #69
... ck4829 Feb 2020 #70
CNN is saying the patient was a male in his 50's with underlying health issues. CentralMass Feb 2020 #79
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