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tinrobot

(10,885 posts)
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 06:18 PM Mar 2020

Really 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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Really informative interview about the virus (Original Post) tinrobot Mar 2020 OP
This Is The Part That Got To Me. jayfish Mar 2020 #1
I saw that. Haven't gotten to the rest of the video yet. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Mar 2020 #2
It's Too Bad The OP Won't Get Much Traction Here. jayfish Mar 2020 #3
The thing about Italy really struck me. tinrobot Mar 2020 #4
No shit. I'm not super optimistic here. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Mar 2020 #5

jayfish

(10,037 posts)
1. This Is The Part That Got To Me.
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 06:31 PM
Mar 2020

Skip to 2:35

&t

It may be wishful think that the worst of this will be confined to the elderly.

tinrobot

(10,885 posts)
4. The thing about Italy really struck me.
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 07:05 PM
Mar 2020

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.

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