Coronavirus (COVID-19) Discussion Thread

[SvennoJ]

NightlyPoe said:

SvennoJ said:

Why would the CDC be advising people to get ready now? They are expecting community outbreaks.

It's called responsible preparation.  You don't base your response on wishcasting.

You forgot this bit

The [UK] government is working on the basis that it will take 2 - 3 months after the first sustained human to human transmission for the outbreak to peak. That potentially key point on time frames was spelled out by Britain’s chief scientific adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance. After that, it would take another 2 - 3 months for it to taper off.

I didn't forget that.  You didn't post it.*

And "working on the basis" is again, just responsible preparation.

*Edit:  Looks like you edited it into your post after I'd already responded.

Sorry, I did add that later. I'm not sure what we're arguing about btw. From what I've read, heard the experts say and see in the data, I expect the threat to last for the rest of the year if not beyond that. I don't think this will go away or suddenly change into something less harmful. Not every area will be hit, but any area can be hit with an outbreak. It all depends on our own actions and those from the ones around us.

If you know something why this would go away, please share :)