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Quixote1818

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124. Only 300 cases out of a half million kids. No, those stats totally back up the Pediatricians math

Mon Jul 13, 2020, 03:39 PM

Jul 2020

Kids are much more likely to be killed in a car crash if that is the case.

Snip: In February, before coronavirus hit North Texas, the state’s 17,279 licensed and registered child care centers and homes were caring for an estimated 1.1 million children, according to the Health and Human Services Commission. As of June 19, there were 12,196 facilities open.

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NBC nightly news just interviewed 5 pediatricians [View all] Takket Jul 2020 OP

Who paid whom? yonder Jul 2020 #1

Hand picked doctors ... nakocal Jul 2020 #2

And the teachers??!? secondwind Jul 2020 #3

Yup, and the teachers, and other staff? nt Hortensis Jul 2020 #80

Show that camp where 62 campers and staff caught it. NightWatcher Jul 2020 #4

This soothsayer Jul 2020 #6

It was 82, I believe. Nevilledog Jul 2020 #9

Yes, 41 on the first testing day and the same on another day. LastDemocratInSC Jul 2020 #57

Guess we trust the experts, but only when they say what we want. Hoyt Jul 2020 #5

I don't trust experts. Crunchy Frog Jul 2020 #16

Would you trust these five "experts" with the live of YOUR child? Ferrets are Cool Jul 2020 #19

Not anymore than I trust those for closing schools another year are acting in kids' best interests. Hoyt Jul 2020 #24

If they're regular pediatricians... Buckeye_Democrat Jul 2020 #28

I trust them more than most other "experts" when it comes to kids. Hoyt Jul 2020 #33

I'll trust the epidemiologists in regard to the virus. Buckeye_Democrat Jul 2020 #34

Then, you'd be surprised by this study of 500 epidemiologists in June. Hoyt Jul 2020 #37

Yeah, I'm sure that scientists will be unaware... Buckeye_Democrat Jul 2020 #38

"Experts" in what field? Yavin4 Jul 2020 #53

Read the other posts above, that include epidemiologists too. Truthfully, this has become a Hoyt Jul 2020 #61

My point is this. We don't have enough data collection to make a judgment on opening schools. Yavin4 Jul 2020 #77

I'm with you Ferrets are Cool Jul 2020 #84

I'm fine with waiting for data, but we have to start planning to open right now if data Hoyt Jul 2020 #85

Relative to what happened in Texas there is no data showing we can open uponit7771 Jul 2020 #105

I Did Not See Anyone Say We Should Write The School Year Off.... usedtobedemgurl Jul 2020 #113

THIS !!! uponit7771 Jul 2020 #104

Yes, because Obama Was A Caring Adult, With No Hidden Agenda. n/t usedtobedemgurl Jul 2020 #114

You certainly pretend to speak for a lot of people... LanternWaste Jul 2020 #65

As do you. Hoyt Jul 2020 #66

Nope. Just myself. Pretense indeed! LanternWaste Jul 2020 #68

Maybe, you ought to read what some experts say -- whether they agree or disagree. Hoyt Jul 2020 #69

Maybe you ought not to speak for anyone other than you and yours. LanternWaste Jul 2020 #70

When my name is on the post, that's who I am speaking for, even if you don't like it. Hoyt Jul 2020 #72

'We' implies much more than one... even if you don't like grammar LanternWaste Jul 2020 #73

Lol, maybe give up now! Nt USALiberal Jul 2020 #97

Speaking about grammar, your quote is incorrect. nt USALiberal Jul 2020 #119

+100000 Celerity Jul 2020 #100

They were wrong... Period uponit7771 Jul 2020 #103

+1 BannonsLiver Jul 2020 #120

Science requires some skepticism along with trusting experts Blecht Jul 2020 #123

Agree. Out of over a half million kids in Texas daycares only 300 got the virus Quixote1818 Jul 2020 #125

We'll wait for Barron to go to school and then we'll think about it. C_U_L8R Jul 2020 #7

At Barron's school everyone will be screened every morning (nt) mr_lebowski Jul 2020 #18

How can they say that "transmission from adult to child is very rare"? DSandra Jul 2020 #8

Heard the same thing and yelled at the TV. sarcasmo Jul 2020 #86

I watched that segment in utter disbelief. Totally Tunsie Jul 2020 #10

Shoulda had a disclaimer that it was a trump infomercial. Nevilledog Jul 2020 #11

exactly rockfordfile Jul 2020 #93

Every day at school this fall will be a Covid Party. sarcasmo Jul 2020 #12

Maybe republicans should change their party name to Covid Party. LisaL Jul 2020 #23

Murder party. onecaliberal Jul 2020 #25

With the stock market at risk.... safeinOhio Jul 2020 #78

Just read about a case in daycare, where mother LisaL Jul 2020 #13

Yep. Buckeye_Democrat Jul 2020 #17

Yep, this same situation will happen when schools open. sarcasmo Jul 2020 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author pwb Jul 2020 #14

How were they selected? Sanity Claws Jul 2020 #15

5 pediatric researchers? Bad Thoughts Jul 2020 #20

What comparables are there of other nations with schools being open with the rate of infection we Doodley Jul 2020 #21

Most schools will reopen I'm afraid. panader0 Jul 2020 #22

I think you are 100% right. I would also say that even if it is relatively few numbers, Doodley Jul 2020 #27

I think most kids will be fine. LisaL Jul 2020 #44

Well sure, as DeVoss said, it'd be what, just 0.2% that would die Blue_Adept Jul 2020 #115

and also higher risk household members and classmates pstokely Jul 2020 #126

NBA is playing in front of no fans nt maryellen99 Jul 2020 #46

These Texas daycares say otherwise SoonerPride Jul 2020 #29

Only 300 cases out of a half million kids. No, those stats totally back up the Pediatricians math Quixote1818 Jul 2020 #124

Like Dr. Oz and others that said it was ok to open up . . .. Iliyah Jul 2020 #30

I think these 5 docs are pretty much in line with mainstream pediatricians. Hoyt Jul 2020 #31

Then mainstream pediatricians need to educate themselves. LisaL Jul 2020 #43

Some are still open too. Here's a poll of epidemiologists in June. 70% said open schools by Fall. Hoyt Jul 2020 #45

Did they know how many Covid cases we are going to have by fall? LisaL Jul 2020 #48

I think a lot of the problem lies with the fact that Trump and his administration can't be trusted Arkansas Granny Jul 2020 #54

Agree 100%. If Obama were leading this we'd all feel better. But, just because it's trump, Hoyt Jul 2020 #58

traitor trump is a pos rockfordfile Jul 2020 #95

Agree 100%. But, I think we have to make decisions on kids' futures Hoyt Jul 2020 #98

you support trump rockfordfile Jul 2020 #94

You are badly wrong. I think we should do what's best for kids, whether or not Hoyt Jul 2020 #99

Pediatricians? LuckyCharms Jul 2020 #32

It's narcissistic behavior imo. Buckeye_Democrat Jul 2020 #35

I'm furious today. LuckyCharms Jul 2020 #42

Here's poll of 500 epidemiologists in June about schools. 70% said open in Fall or sooner. Hoyt Jul 2020 #40

Assuming "the public health response to it unfold as they expect" Buckeye_Democrat Jul 2020 #47

Did you try reading it. NYT's is providing a lot of CV19 stuff free. Hoyt Jul 2020 #49

Yes, I clicked your link. Buckeye_Democrat Jul 2020 #51

That's exactly right. LisaL Jul 2020 #50

A few more quotes for you -- again, cherry-picked. Hoyt Jul 2020 #56

Thanks for the text. Buckeye_Democrat Jul 2020 #60

I believe we plan to reopen. As the date gets closer, we may have to push it back. Hoyt Jul 2020 #63

you have some pos folks there rockfordfile Jul 2020 #96

When a large percentage of people do not follow recommendations... LuckyCharms Jul 2020 #52

Given the HORRIBLE results in the USA... Buckeye_Democrat Jul 2020 #59

Look, I agree the blame is on trump's admin. But, we can't just stop trying because trump is a loser Hoyt Jul 2020 #64

Hoyt, I understand and respect your point, but what I am saying is that... LuckyCharms Jul 2020 #71

Agree 100%, except over what aspects of society we should just write-off, particularly schools. Hoyt Jul 2020 #76

Just how much is a person's or child's life worth Tribetime Jul 2020 #109

True but we can try smartly not the dumbest way possible uponit7771 Jul 2020 #106

Of course. Never said otherwise. Hoyt Jul 2020 #112

Sending kids to school without gating data is not smart though, I don't get this !! We're missing uponit7771 Jul 2020 #116

Sure, but what does Dr. Oz and Dr. Phil think? Buckeye_Democrat Jul 2020 #36

So adults infect children but children don't infect adults? Phoenix61 Jul 2020 #39

500 day Care people caught covid-19 in two weeks in Texas during June. uponit7771 Jul 2020 #107

self kick to provide link to video............. Takket Jul 2020 #41

How is "reaching out to five pediatricians" a "random sample" as claimed by the report? lapucelle Jul 2020 #55

Boy the murder-suicide cult is strong! ananda Jul 2020 #62

Child to adult is very rare? Cracklin Charlie Jul 2020 #67

What data are they basing this on?? I have not seen much on children being tested. mackdaddy Jul 2020 #117

Yeah, they should have no problem social distancing in schools. Hassin Bin Sober Jul 2020 #74

They're on a mission from BURP lpbk2713 Jul 2020 #75

maybe transmission from children to adults is rare because... BGBD Jul 2020 #79

Completely wrong. roamer65 Jul 2020 #81

Good questions seen on Facebook re: Teachers and students pitchforksandtorches Jul 2020 #82

It's no secret that children are at much lower risk of contracting COVID-19. OilemFirchen Jul 2020 #83

They can contract covid just fine. LisaL Jul 2020 #87

the issue asymptomatic kids becoming spreaders pstokely Jul 2020 #127

There's no data that supports this relative to exposure rate uponit7771 Jul 2020 #108

2 out of 5 seemed to be somewhat versed on the virus ... GeorgeGist Jul 2020 #88

Well we do have a lot of holiday inn express platinum club members here BannonsLiver Jul 2020 #121

New York Times: Internal CDC documents warn full reopening of schools is 'highest risk'... Buckeye_Democrat Jul 2020 #89

Well, that's depressing.... LeftInTX Jul 2020 #90

THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN IN AN ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM! AwakeAtLast Jul 2020 #91

This BS absolutely infuriated me. Alliepoo Jul 2020 #92

Its not just kids in school rooms, its teachers, busdrivers, janitors, cooks, front office people Baclava Jul 2020 #118

Maintenance and central office staff. ❤ nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2020 #122

Isn't all of this based on following certain procedures ? JI7 Jul 2020 #101

An Texas daycares... JCMach1 Jul 2020 #102

Guess I need to add pediatrics and pediatricians to my CV19 trash by keyword filter BannonsLiver Jul 2020 #110

So, if there's "no threat", why would they need to social distance? GoCubsGo Jul 2020 #111