Do you think that Disney world will reclose its gates due to the rising number of COVID cases in Florida and around the country?

[oceanbreeze77]

The optics of HKDL closing but WDW staying open dont look good here.

 

[legwand77]

Is FL testing 112K people a day, or is that just the number of results returned on that day due to backlog? Is there any adjustment to the numbers based on the date of the test vs. the date of the result?

I am sure some of it it is backlog

 

[DisneyCane]

Is FL testing 112K people a day, or is that just the number of results returned on that day due to backlog? Is there any adjustment to the numbers based on the date of the test vs. the date of the result?

If they are reporting that many results in a day, the average tests done per day has to be up there. There is no adjustment to the numbers. The reports are generated based on the day of the result. If you go into the raw data, they specify the date of symptom onset when it is known. The labs don't report (I don't think they even know), what date the swab was taken.

The "backlog" isn't that long. If you look at a 7 day average of results reported, it is probably roughly the number of swabs taken per day during that period.

 

[DisneyCane]

I find it selfish and disgusting to try to downplay the deaths of our senior citizens. I hope someone doesn't treat you with the same disrespect when you're at the age of retirement.

It isn't "downplaying." It is stating a fact. The fact allows people in the high risk group to take measures to protect themselves without forcing the low risk population to shut down civilization.

 

[legwand77]

If they are reporting that many results in a day, the average tests done per day has to be up there. There is no adjustment to the numbers. The reports are generated based on the day of the result. If you go into the raw data, they specify the date of symptom onset when it is known. The labs don't report (I don't think they even know), what date the swab was taken.

The "backlog" isn't that long. If you look at a 7 day average of results reported, it is probably roughly the number of swabs taken per day during that period.

The labs should have the record of the when the test/swab is taken, may not be reported publicly but I can't imagine why they wouldn't

 

[oceanbreeze77]

HKDL is trending.....because of WDW being open.

 

[legwand77]

It is not a bunch of BS. The new spike in infections is too recent to have a meaningful impact on hospitalizations. Give it a week or ten days. Hospitalizations will, sadly, likely catch up.

Just to circle back from thoughts two weeks ago. Giving two weeks from that post and during past week, 69,700 new FL Covid cases, up 60%. Minimal impact on bed availability. Hope the trend continues and hospitalizations stay level or decrease.

 

[marni1971]

It isn't "downplaying." It is stating a fact. The fact allows people in the high risk group to take measures to protect themselves without forcing the low risk population to shut down civilization.

And of the younger people now contracting more and more?

Its here. It’s getting worse. Deal with it.

 

[DisneyCane]

And of the younger people now contracting more and more?

Its here. It’s getting worse. Deal with it.

We can go in circles but the young people (especially under 45) are at very low risk of anything more serious than they experience with a bad cold or a case of the flu.

I had bacterial pneumonia when I was 13 so there are other serious illnesses that young people can contact.

 

[MagicWDI]

It isn't "downplaying." It is stating a fact. The fact allows people in the high risk group to take measures to protect themselves without forcing the low risk population to shut down civilization.

It was still very disrespectful to undermine a group of people based on their age and really painted a picture of the kind of person you are.

 

[marni1971]

We can go in circles.

No we can’t. We need to deal with it the best we can. As most sane people are trying to do.

The “Young“ people need to respect wider society and stop thinking about just themselves. And some not so young too.

 

[Notes from Neverland]

And of the younger people now contracting more and more?

Its here. It’s getting worse. Deal with it.

Adding on, it's also causing long-term issues in young populations. This isn't always a life-or-death conversation as many try to suggest. This can cause serious issues in young populations that will permanently alter their way of life. They'll survive, yes, but they may never be the same again. That's a fact so many seem to forget or overlook.

 

[marni1971]

Adding on, it's also causing long-term issues in young populations. This isn't always a life-or-death conversation as many try to suggest. This can cause serious issues in young populations that will permanently alter their way of life. They'll survive, yes, but they may never be the same again. That's a fact so many seem to forget or overlook.

A survey news article over here today was released talking about long term damage in every age group. This is no longer a “get over it and you’ll be fine” virus. Nor a “it’s only dangerous to old people” one.

 

[Andrew C]

Adding on, it's also causing long-term issues in young populations. This isn't always a life-or-death conversation as many try to suggest. This can cause serious issues in young populations that will permanently alter their way of life. They'll survive, yes, but they may never be the same again. That's a fact so many seem to forget or overlook.

I don't think people overlook that, because it does happen, just that the overall risk is still extremely low. Please note: this comment does not have anything to do with the way I feel about mitigation efforts.

 

[Disstevefan1]

A survey over here today was released talking about long term damage in every age group. This is no longer a “get over it and you’ll be fine” virus. Nor a “it’s only dangerous to old people” one.

Should decisions be made based on surveys?

 

[HongKongFooy]

The parks are also not following CDC guidance as the CDC guidance for opening was not “open anything as long as you do x, y, and z” but is based on metrics that are absolutely not being met at the moment.

Curious here.........

So you're telling us WDW is not in compliance with CDC directives.......care to specifically tell us about those deficient metrics?

 

[trainplane3]

We can go in circles but the young people (especially under 45) are at very low risk of anything more serious than they experience with a bad cold or a case of the flu.

I had bacterial pneumonia when I was 13 so there are other serious illnesses that young people can contact.

Sure, I'm low risk. I feel like if I were to get it, I'd be fine. But what about my parents? They're in their 60's. What about my neighbor that was recently diagnosed as having their immune system attacking their lungs? (can't recall the name) Their doctor said they wouldn't live through it, even if they were put on a ventilator.

"Just stay away from others" isn't a good enough excuse sometimes. If you don't know you have it, then you don't know who you're giving it to.

Just because I'd be fine doesn't mean others will be. People need to start thinking about others. It's not just about me it's about us.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I don't think people overlook that, because it does happen, just that the overall risk is still extremely low. Please note: this comment does not have anything to do with the way I feel about mitigation efforts.

That risk is simply not known. There is growing evidence that symptoms do not correlate to the toll that the virus takes on one’s body.

 

[DisneyDebRob]

Adding on, it's also causing long-term issues in young populations. This isn't always a life-or-death conversation as many try to suggest. This can cause serious issues in young populations that will permanently alter their way of life. They'll survive, yes, but they may never be the same again. That's a fact so many seem to forget or overlook.

It’s a very convenient fact they overlook to push the”elderly are the only ones in danger” agenda. It’s just not true and is repeated here daily.

 

[oceanbreeze77]

It’s a very convenient fact they overlook to push the”elderly are the only ones in danger” agenda. It’s just not true and is repeated here daily.

and I can think of a ton of young people who dont want to be sacrificed for the economy (myself included)