[Robert DeLong]

It is a comparable time period. Flu season is from Oct. thru May, but Dec. thru April are when most flu cases are contracted. We are currently in our 5th month for this virus if the Nov date of this starting is accurate. So the flu has only had one month on this flu. But I am not comparing the two for any other reason than to quell panic & hysteria.

Just because this virus is a new strain, and even perhaps a bio-engineered one, it belongs to a family named Coronaviridae. So it is not like we do not have similar viruses to compare it to, AIDS being one and SARS being another, which is why it is also called SARS2 CoVid-19. There are really promising signs that we already have drugs within our arsenal that have had reported promising results with this viral strain.

I have yet to see panic & hysteria solve anything, let alone a viral entity. So why is everyone reacting this way? It does nothing to facilitate combating this. But if we allow fear to destroy our economy we will damage a lot more people. To what end is that useful?

[datura]

Show me ONE panic reply in here besides your own, Robert.

[firebrand]

Want someone to draw you a picture?

Oh wait . . .

[metmom]

if the Nov date of this starting is accurate.

IF

[Vermont Lt]

One of the things that we need to remember is that NO ONE has immunity to a new virus.

The whole idea of these shut downs is to slow it down. So that the system can catch up.

These things come in waves. The second and third waves are usually tougher without vaccines or treatments.

So, to sum up...we are ALL eventually going to be exposed. Slow walking this is a much better solution for the healthcare system and, for the long run—our economy.

I honestly think that the folks that don’t “get that” are so stuck in their mindset, they are not open any opposing argument.

I appreciate a flu bro with class.