Coronavirus (COVID-19) Discussion Thread

[Peh]

snyps said:

Torillian said:

Going to use the US for these stats because I know where to find the necessary info. 

standard flu season kills 20-60k. In the timeframe from March 2020 to March 2021, coronavirus killed 540,000. So we're talking closer to 10-20x the death toll of a standard flu season. 

0.17% of the US population has already been killed by coronavirus so the idea that the worst corona could do is kill 0.05% of the population seems a bit like an underestimate. 

Going with the high estimate.. Is one fifth of 1% (mostly elderly and poor health) worth it? Do you know what we’ve lost?

How many trillions in your government debt? I’m guessing at least 5 trillion in mine.. an incomprehensible number of that size seems unimportant and ignorable?

How about those unemployed for almost a year? This blog post noted that, from February to April:

• 35% of workers 16-19 years old lost their jobs.
• 30% of those 20-24 years old lost their jobs. 
• Job losses for the other age groups ranged from 11% to 16%

What about the children who did not receive an education? I know from first hand experience, most families are unable to get their students to successfully adapt to distance learning. They’re functionally a year behind but not held back. 

Then there’s the vaccines. As long as it’s not forced, do what ever your told. It’s your body. But I see how the supporters of the shutdown act. You want everyone to think and do as you think and do. You want it forced on peoples’ bodies don’t you? 

for a fifth of 1% (mostly old with poor health)

Why do you think this virus is still spreading? What should be done to stop the virus?