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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsReally informative interview about the virus
I know it's Joe Rogan, but he asks all the right questions. It's also long, but watch at least the first 15-20 minutes if you can. Really good information.
Some takeaways:
Mostly transmitted via the air/respiration. Stay away from tight spaces and crowds.
People are contagious for days before showing symptoms.
Gloves and masks won't do much, but do wash your hands and take precautions.
We are woefully underprepared.
Italy is already having to decide who to treat and who not to treat.
It's not going to be over next week or in a couple of weeks. We're talking months.
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jayfish
(10,037 posts)Skip to 2:35
It may be wishful think that the worst of this will be confined to the elderly.
Guy Whitey Corngood
(26,494 posts)jayfish
(10,037 posts)Because, Joe Rogen.
tinrobot
(10,885 posts)A first world nation with excellent medical care, and they're still having to decide who lives and who dies.
That does node bode well for the US.