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SunSeeker

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13. Actually, as huge as the new numbers are, they're based on optimistic assumptions.

Reply to mr_lebowski (Reply #1)

Tue May 5, 2020, 12:39 AM

May 2020

As Rachel pointed out, the new 6-digit estimate is based on the assumption that there is and will be widespread testing. That clearly is not the case. We're still rationing testing. And there's little contact tracing. She pointed to a death total more in the quarter million range, based on current reality.

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