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Old 04-02-2020, 03:57 PM   #45
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No. In fact, I'm more resolute than ever. The financial fall out concerns me far more than the health scare. The raw numbers are still far below H1N1.
You have stated many times in this thread that we should focus on facts, and that H1N1 was just as bad if not worse.

I agree. Let's start with some hard facts.
  • There are lots of models that estimate the H1N1 numbers were many times higher than the confirmed deaths. I'm guessing you could say the same for Covid-19 when all is said and done, using the similar estimates and models. https://abcnews.go.com/Health/swine-...ry?id=16646281
  • Most references put the number of confirmed H1N1 deaths at ~18,500
  • The number of confirmed Covid-19 fatal cases is now over 51,000, and we're only beginning.

So, if we just stick with the actual, confirmed cases, do you still think the comparisons are valid?
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