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But why are you ignoring the fact that the virus in China now is well under control. the problem is more with Italy and south korea and Iran, which you did not mention at all. US banned travel from China almost a month ago. So the risk from travels from China here is zero. Perhaps Flushing is the safest place in NYC, as people there are more cautious
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Originally Posted by Henna
Given that China was ground zero and the epicenter of the virus, I think Chinese in NY are actually more likely to have it than others with no association to China. This is with the assumption that Chinese in NY are more likely to have traveled to China for vacation, or to see family, or for business. Of course any other New Yorker who travelled to a heavily impacted zone would have the same risk. And then if any of them contracted it from travels, their family or people they live with would then be exposed.
So I’m not sure why you’re complaining that I think Chinese in NY are in general (depending on their travel history and their associates) are at higher risk.
That will likely change as the disease spreads here and then anyone and everyone are at high risk.
This is pretty common sense stuff and I get the feeling you’re just here to pick fights about small things because you get some sort of satisfaction out of that. Whatever.
From your lips to God's ears. I hope this is all hoopla over nothing. My mom hasn't gone out on her daily treks for a month now and she's getting cabin fever; giving me stress. I haven't changed my outdoor routine at all. Just washing my hands more often and more thoroughly. That's it. Healthy so far...
If you survived this entire winter season without being sick then you are doing the right things to keep yourself healthy. As long as nobody coughing uncontrollable near you then it is not likely to get any virus. It's been a mild flu season but it still kills hundreds of thousands of people.
That's odd, because the narration includes a woman exclaiming that she's never seen it like this ever, not at Christmas, Black Friday, etc. and saying "oh my God" as she looks at the crowd.
I Stand corrected. I just went to my local Costco for a few things like milk, eggs, and some other small stuff. HOLY WTF!?! The lines were longer than i've ever seen! People are panicking for NO REASON! Relax!
I had to leave and instead went to my local market. Sheesh.
Media loves spreading fear. More money for businesses. There's absolutely no reason to fear when only a handful of people have the virus and it is already March 1. In a few more weeks it will hit 60s and then 70s in 6 weeks.
Worry more about sugar and insulin spikes which cause metabolic disorders and coronary heart disease!
From your lips to God's ears. I hope this is all hoopla over nothing. My mom hasn't gone out on her daily treks for a month now and she's getting cabin fever; giving me stress. I haven't changed my outdoor routine at all. Just washing my hands more often and more thoroughly. That's it. Healthy so far...
Here's some stats for you. While all the websites from the outlets put the death rate at 2% but the actual death rate varies.
Notice that it hasn't killed kids 0-9 years old. It seems the younger you are the more likely it won't affect you.
For people under 50. it is less than 1% fatality, this is not a death sentence. It is on par with most flu except the flu typically kills children.
Anyone notice the market bounce back up 1200 points today or nah?
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