What does this mean to us laymen? I mean potential outlook?
It means the local area had high radiation exposure. The rods are probably damaged. What this article doesn’t seem to indicate is if the rods were exposed still in containment or if the containment actually has failed.
Keep in mind the ‘hot stuff’ needs to hook up with particles in order to spread real contamination.
It means don't worry about it. If you've been following the comments on the FR board yesterday, you'll know that this is nothing more than fearmongering by the anti-nuc left-wing media..
It means all your hair is starting to fall out and have you checked those bleeding gums yet? Next you’re going to turn red and swell up like a giant frankfurter till you bust open and all your innards pop out!!
No more happy time for you!
Of course this might not happen too...potentially speaking..