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In reply to the discussion: Based on my trip out today - we're all gonna die from COVID 19. [View all]AlexSFCA
(6,137 posts)22. lower than Italy, Spain, France, UK and NYC
the countries/states that had or still have the most draconian lockdowns outside China. No schools or daycare centers have been closed in Sweden. No masks are required. No businesses are closed. Over 50% of all Civid-19 deaths in Sweden in nursing homes. Outside nursing homes, death rate is shockingly low. Lesson learned by WA, NY, NJ, etc. the hard way. Assuming no vaccine for 18 months or 5 years, Swedish model will be the only way forward. Again, risks of reinfection is negligible to none - look at South Korea report - they are the worlds expert in testing for Covid-19: http://m.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200429000724
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The problem is, these people are going to drag innocent people into the grave with them.
BamaRefugee
May 2020
#3
Except that many of us either are or have loved ones that are nurses, doctors, EMT's, paramedics,
appleannie1
May 2020
#24
I get your point, a lot of people are worried about loved ones that are on the front lines. nt
Blue_true
May 2020
#52
I went to the flying field to fly RC models, everyone is scared of everyone and they're all white
uponit7771
May 2020
#4
Oh, well as long as it's only old people in nursing homes and a few nurses, who cares,
Maru Kitteh
May 2020
#50
now on when i pass someone not wearing i will lie "hey, i heard someone coughing back there"
certainot
May 2020
#18