Actually flu bros not sad. We flattened the curve, there was never a statement that we would reduce the cases. Now the cases seem to be shifting toward the young and non vulnerable. We dont have any critically ill in my hospital, and even the older at risk seem to be handling this better.
This is exactly how all pandemics go, seems to me we are on track to get through this, finally develop group immunity and get on with life — see the death rate, it is dropping despite the surge, and this means that we are in a relatively good spot
Its just the flu, bro (albeit the kung flu — now I will get cancelled)
You probably missed the breaking news yesterday. Video has been discovered of Obama using the phrase “Kung Flu” in 2015. Waiting for Kaleigh McEnany to toss that at the CBS China Witch in her next presser.
Are people being hospitalized due to wuhanvirus symptoms, or because they come in for something else and test positive?
Of the ones coming in due to symptoms, how many wind up in the ICU?
Hey again, FRiend doc, old reporter Nothingburger.
Thanks for your illuminating comments on this thread.
I read a good story yesterday about something called “Farr’s Law,” which I believe was first theorized by an English physician in 1840.
Based on this story — reinforced by your observations from the front lines — the epidemic is burning itself out much as Dr. Farr described a century and a half ago.
Please keep contributing to these threads. You are closer to this “crisis” than nearly anyone else here. Me, I just sit in my little home office and try to stay informed.
What is your opinion regarding the virus having less mortality ? Do you think it has mutated to a less lethal form?