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I agree with these experts entyti Send a noteboard - 09/10/2020 09:35:34 PM

The initial response that we all took was appropriate. There was a new virus with unknown effects, and the initial projections were alarming.

We needed to slow the spread.

However, it preempts the question: slow the spread until what/when?

Some people argue that we need to slow it until a proper vaccine has been developed. I and others, would argue that the goal should be to slow the spread until we learn more and can act intelligently and effectively. And I think, based on the evidence, that we have gone past that point already.

What we now know that we didn't in the beginning:
-The virus is significantly less dangerous than initially theorized, even untreated.
-There are effective treatments that have been and are being developed.

What we would face by opening up:
-Accelerated rate of infection, which could/would strain hospital and healthcare facilities
-Increasing the death and morbidity toll for those who are unable to get proper treatment

What we are faced with by keeping the status quo:
-Risking neglecting other health risks being exacerbated by our current action, as argued by these professors.
-Risking the effects from this powerful economic suppression, which would consequently lead to new health risks in the population.
-Exacerbating social unrest, as these economic disruptions and malaise sweep through the populace

I believe these professors are correct that the numbers would be worse by keeping the status quo.

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Squee at that good news! *NM* - 08/10/2020 12:17:57 AM 74 Views
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I agree with these experts - 09/10/2020 09:35:34 PM 182 Views
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Re: Yep - 11/10/2020 03:21:55 AM 145 Views
Have you ever considered? - 11/10/2020 08:16:46 PM 149 Views
Just eat the fucking green eggs and ham. *NM* - 11/10/2020 10:22:56 PM 69 Views
Instead I am about to eat a chicken, cheddar sandwich. - 11/10/2020 11:17:44 PM 130 Views
Linguine aglio e olio *NM* - 12/10/2020 12:40:14 AM 78 Views
Re: Have you ever considered? - 12/10/2020 01:13:09 AM 144 Views
You seem to be under the presumption - 12/10/2020 03:14:16 AM 143 Views
All's well that ends... well... - 12/10/2020 07:06:02 AM 141 Views
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Re: You do know why the cure has been so bad in the US, right? - 11/10/2020 03:37:14 AM 159 Views
Then the prescription of this dissent is even more stupid - 11/10/2020 05:56:21 PM 166 Views
Nope - 12/10/2020 02:10:47 AM 157 Views
More evidence that we are better equipped to handle this... - 12/10/2020 07:20:20 PM 150 Views

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