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dalton99a

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19. More likely a continuation of the original infection

Reply to FreepFryer (Reply #13)

Fri Mar 6, 2020, 11:07 AM

Mar 2020

in other words, it was a testing/detection issue (the patients hadn't completely recovered/their immune system hadn't cleared the virus completely)

The immune response against coronaviruses is long studied and well known, and there is no conclusive proof that those patients got reinfected with the exact same virus COVID-19 instead of developing an immunity

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Word from the steet on KCMO is that it's just another flu. [View all] leftyladyfrommo Mar 2020 OP

human nature closes eyes to impending disasters, always have, always will beachbumbob Mar 2020 #1

Until it really starts spreading to every state it will not be a high priority. nt USALiberal Mar 2020 #3

exactly and why we are weeks/months out from full scale impact on everyday living beachbumbob Mar 2020 #4

The thing is, with the testing being so restricted no one dewsgirl Mar 2020 #8

This is the truth. defacto7 Mar 2020 #30

It does seem pretty laid back here! nt USALiberal Mar 2020 #2

That's the attitude of most people with decent health Renew Deal Mar 2020 #5

People here know how serious it is. People are paying attention. leftyladyfrommo Mar 2020 #6

This threat may ease another problem Chainfire Mar 2020 #7

I've thought that as well; save a lot on SS payments captain queeg Mar 2020 #10

Just another flu that appears to infect 40-70% of the pop w a 3.4% global mortality... FreepFryer Mar 2020 #9

And may do PERMANENT damage to the lungs JCMach1 Mar 2020 #12

And may reinfect the same patient repeatedly, each time with apparently more serious effects. nt FreepFryer Mar 2020 #13

More likely a continuation of the original infection dalton99a Mar 2020 #19

True, and w L and S strains, etc., there is no clarity about the range of a potential vaccine. FreepFryer Mar 2020 #20

This info is incorrect dalton99a Mar 2020 #14

This is good news, thanks Dalton. As mention pneumonia can result and indeed damage lungs. FreepFryer Mar 2020 #16

Is Dr Dena Grayson incorrect here then? Roland99 Mar 2020 #18

Thank you Roland! It's clear we are only beginning to learn about these virii. (Nt) FreepFryer Mar 2020 #21

She's quoting an article that is from Australia... moriah Mar 2020 #29

Thanks for the digging.... Roland99 Mar 2020 #31

So the Chinese team's autopsy reports were inaccurate...? JCMach1 Mar 2020 #23

And it all goes back to the same doctor who compared it to AIDS. moriah Mar 2020 #28

Feb 28 is old report IINM, report came out this week says different uponit7771 Mar 2020 #25

Such people ought to have Rand Paul as a U.S. Senator. Paladin Mar 2020 #11

those farmers will be amongst the loudest ones with their hands out if the shit really hits the fan Celerity Mar 2020 #15

It's tough here in KC because we are actually having an extra bad Flu season... cbdo2007 Mar 2020 #17

There was something going around. leftyladyfrommo Mar 2020 #22

+1, "it was some respiratory thing." Yep, I was on the floor after the game and I'm left uponit7771 Mar 2020 #26

People know how serious it is. ibegurpard Mar 2020 #24

Thats what they said MFM008 Mar 2020 #27

Isn't KC where the Russian station is? nolabear Mar 2020 #32

I think I heard that. I haven't seen any thing on it. leftyladyfrommo Mar 2020 #33