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

[Miss Bella]

It was based off of what was said in the speech:
"People making travel arrangements all the over the country, they wanted to be there," Trump said, adding that “I just felt it was wrong to have people going to what turned out to be a hot spot."

Trump cancels in-person Republican convention in Jacksonville, Florida

Thanks for restating the obvious.

 

[oceanbreeze77]

Two days ago the Sheriff said that he has not gotten the resources needed to provide protection for the convention. The mayor said he would bring the issue before the City council. They considered all of the pros and cons and voted against having the convention.

The big deal is not just in cancelling Jacksonville, they are making the whole event virtual, that's a big deal.

 

[oceanbreeze77]

Our area could use the economic boost, so I’m glad he’s coming back to Charlotte.

where are you seeing this???

 

[Miss Bella]

Been pretty steady no significant peak, covid percentage has increased but not in a significant enough way to affect overall capacity that the hospitals have adjusted for. Of course it increased once the hospitals opened back up to the steady level it is now.

We've been steady. No real increase may be a slight decrease. Of course, I haven't been there since the weekend and I'm not back until this weekend. No one is calling me at 430 am begging me to work so that's a good sign.
Isn't it the case that only about 25% of the patients in Florida hospitals are Covid. I feel like the percentage is a lot higher here, but I work in a hard-hit community. I can't seem to find stats on that.

 

[DisneyDebRob]

Just checking in today and I can see Florida is doing great again!

 

[legwand77]

We've been steady. No real increase may be a slight decrease. Of course, I haven't been there since the weekend and I'm not back until this weekend. No one is calling me at 430 am begging me to work so that's a good sign.
Isn't it the case that only about 25% of the patients in Florida hospitals are Covid. I feel like the percentage is a lot higher here, but I work in a hard-hit community. I can't seem to find stats on that.

Been around 20-25% fairly steady , higher in South Florida of course

 

[legwand77]

Just checking in today and I can see Florida is doing great again!

Actually trending better yes in a lot of leading indicators

 

[The Mom]

The big deal is not just in cancelling Jacksonville, they are making the whole event virtual, that's a big deal.

I don't think they could possibly find another location at this point, so there is no other choice.

 

[DisneyDebRob]

Reading the thread here daily I thought South Florida was the problem not anywhere else. Wonder why they cancelled.

 

[Miss Bella]

Been around 20-25% fairly steady , higher in South Florida of course

That's is a lot better than where I work, but like I said I'm in the epicenter for our county. I'm guessing that percentage is higher in South Florida and lower in central Florida and the Panhandle.

 

[Miss Bella]

Reading the thread here daily I thought South Florida was the problem not anywhere else. Wonder why they cancelled.

They've put out many statements and there have been interviews about it on TV. I'm sure you can find the info.

 

[DisneyDebRob]

They've put out many statements and there have been interviews about it on TV. I'm sure you can find the info.

Only have read that is a hot spot. Every article I read says that. Again I ask why they cancelled when day after day I read here the only problem in Florida is Miami. Did you read something different then what I saw?

 

[October82]

Did they also review all the deaths that occurred, that were not counted as COVID to verify that none of them had COVID listed as a contributing factor, that weren't included in the spreadsheet? Because erroneous info can work both ways.

But taking this at face value, of the 581 deaths they looked at, they found 8 erroneous listed. So 1.38% Most data collection comes with a "margin of error." I would think 1.38% would fall into that, and doesn't change the "nature of the beast."

This is exactly right. Many of the arguments in this (and similar) threads would not be made if people understood statistics and the media was better about including uncertainty when reporting numbers.

 

[Miss Bella]

Only have read that is a hot spot. Every article I read says that. Again I ask why they cancelled when day after day I read here the only problem in Florida is Miami. Did you read something different then what I saw?

I'm sure you're capable of drawing your own conclusions.

 

[DisneyDebRob]

I'm sure you're capable of drawing your own conclusions.

I have. That the people touting that South Florida is the only problem in Florida here is wrong. I mean if something as big as the RNC is saying it’s not safe, well I’ll believe them over internet posters here. Thanks!

 

[Miss Bella]

I have. That the people touting that South Florida is the only problem in Florida here is wrong. I mean if something as big as the RNC is saying it’s not safe, well I’ll believe them over internet posters here. Thanks!

I blame it all on Disney.

 

[chrisvee]

is it feasible

This is exactly right. Many of the arguments in this (and similar) threads would not be made if people understood statistics and the media was better about including uncertainty when reporting numbers.

this is absolutely true

statistics and data science

also drives me nuts media don‘t correctly explain MOE and confidence levels for polling

 

[Getachew]

The population of Orange County is over 1.3 million. I live in Orange County.

Your point?

 

[Lilofan]

Freedom isn’t subtle.

Some that are ignorant are using freedom as a reason in this covid epidemic and some are paying for it with their lives.

 

[Lilofan]

Two days ago the Sheriff said that he has not gotten the resources needed to provide protection for the convention. The mayor said he would bring the issue before the City council. They considered all of the pros and cons and voted against having the convention.

The city of Jacksonville knew in advance of the event coming. Poor excuse by the Sheriff among other things. Why can't the city admit that delegates and their guests that would be flying in from all states into Jacksonville may make the covid situation worse?