The Amish people tend to rely on natural medicine and alternative practices when ill. They reside in PA, a small group in Sarasota FL, and parts of the Midwest.
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I guess if you're stupid enough to do meth, you're stupid enough to ask the cops to test it for viruses...
JoeCamel
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If you are a crackhead you probably are not too scared/aware of the threat a virus poses to your health.
networkpro
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The Amish community in Florida is just tiny... only ~100 people and 16 states have populations over 1,000. They've got more severe issues caused by inbreeding than corona.
John park hopper
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We don't panic over the flu because it has become a normal part of life but people catch the flu every year and people die from pneumoccol pneumonia (secondary infection) every year in the US. Affects the young and elderly
"About 50,000 people die of pneumonia each year in the United States. Pneumonia is the eighth leading cause of death and is the leading infectious cause of death in the United States."
Coronavirus has a long way to go before it catches up to pneumonia. Will it who knows-- IMO there is no reason for panic at this stage I wish the media would put things in perspective and stop the hype
"About 50,000 people die of pneumonia each year in the United States. Pneumonia is the eighth leading cause of death and is the leading infectious cause of death in the United States."
Coronavirus has a long way to go before it catches up to pneumonia. Will it who knows-- IMO there is no reason for panic at this stage I wish the media would put things in perspective and stop the hype
I can see more FL jokes coming...
RustySpork
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Where is the source of this claim you're making?
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DarkMetroid567
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the "what about the flu" argument has already been brought up earlier in the thread.
the main counters are:
higher mortality rate
much more contagious
newer, so we know how to handle it less than the flu
I'm also not terribly panicked, but a lot of the "what about the flu???" nonsense I think is also making us feel way too secure. I have a feeling it's going to be a little worse than we think.
disneygeek90
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The media hypes every hurricane that forms. While most end up turning at the end or slowing down as it hits land, it’s still better that people are over prepared than under. That means buying water, getting gas and boarding windows if necessary.
Is it a little annoying when you load up and the storm doesn’t materialize? Sure. But I don’t wear my seatbelt every time in the car and then feel annoyed because I wasn’t in an accident.
The media hype is real but if it helps everyone be more prepared and aware then so be it.
RustySpork
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There is a parallel discussion going on this morning regarding whether or not to cancel a major healthcare IT conference, HIMSS, scheduled for next week here in Orlando at the Orange County Convention Center. 50,000+ are registered to attend. Many of the same arguments are being used for and against... however I find it somewhat ironic that Disney itself is being used as an example. “There is more potential for exposure at Disney then at a healthcare conference with protections in place.” “If you cancel HIMSS you should close Disney as well.” “Disney is still open so the risk is being overstated.”
Healthcare administrators themselves apparently are not immune to the difficulties of making rational decisions in the face of this crisis.
Some of the mitigation practices already in planning for that event include frequent wiping down of keyboards / touch display surfaces, hand sanitizer and masks readily available, screening of attendees for obvious symptoms, establishing on-site medical clinics, and the entire conference has been declared “handshake free”.
Healthcare administrators themselves apparently are not immune to the difficulties of making rational decisions in the face of this crisis.
Some of the mitigation practices already in planning for that event include frequent wiping down of keyboards / touch display surfaces, hand sanitizer and masks readily available, screening of attendees for obvious symptoms, establishing on-site medical clinics, and the entire conference has been declared “handshake free”.
RustySpork
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No it isn't. Actual verifiable sources only, please.
I've attended meetings there and many hotels and dining areas in the nearby areas. That would impact surrounding areas if 50K attendees don't show up.
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Gringrinngghost
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Hillsborough County is a case of a woman in her 20s recently back from Northern Italy. She’s receiving treatment at home
Manatee County is a male in his 60s that’s stable and was originally treated for pneumonia. It’s unknown how he got it.
Manatee County is a male in his 60s that’s stable and was originally treated for pneumonia. It’s unknown how he got it.
That's really good of Disney. Confine the cast to one home and Disney provide them with food. Hopefully no one is contagious.
Notes from Neverland
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Realistically, the current mortality rate can't be accurate. The number of people who have been infected (and may just think they have the cold/flu or have no symptoms) is likely much, much higher than what's been reported or confirmed. That should drop the mortality rate down once the true scale of the infection has been factored in.
Still, it's nothing to take lightly. We are keeping a close eye on our upcoming WDW trips.
Still, it's nothing to take lightly. We are keeping a close eye on our upcoming WDW trips.
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