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https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/20/us/coronavirus-distancing-deaths.html?campaign_id=60&emc=edit_na_20200520&instance_id=0&nl=breaking-news&ref=cta®i_id=65264959&segment_id=28630&user_id=93ff02c00271eafc82c5a7877325800d
Without being (yet again) overtly political, clearly mistakes were made, both in the political decision-making process, but also in the public’s early perception about the seriousness on COVID-19. And in light of the inexact science regarding COVID-19, some mistakes were – in retrospect – inevitable. What was, as is, unforgivable, are those leaders that put their head in the sand and/or lied about the issue.
And even now, as the US death toll reaches 95,000, there are some that question the need for masks and social distancing. Here in New York, one of the sports talk radio hosts, angered by the indifference of some, today, put out a call for those listeners that were not wearing a mask to call in so that he could gauge their reasoning. While a couple of the respondents cited medical conditions as preventing them from wearing a mask, several claimed that they didn’t believe anything coming out of the CDC.
This is what happens when political leaders demonize science and misconstrue the normal degree of uncertainty of scientific research as indicating incompetence or malfeasance. It also doesn’t help when certain political leaders then use legitimate uncertainty to give voice to conspiracy nonsense (now who could that be?? wink..wink 😊).
100 deaths reached on January 27th (18 days later).
500 deaths reached on February 5th (9 days later).
1,000 deaths reached on February 10th (5 days later).
5,000 deaths reached on March 13th (32 days later).
10,000 deaths reached on March 19th (6 days later).
15,000 deaths reached on March 23rd (4 days later).
20,000 deaths reached on March 25th (2 days later).
25,000 deaths reached on March 27th (2 days later).
30,000 deaths reached on March 28th (1 day later).
35,000 deaths reached on March 30th (2 days later).
40,000 deaths reached on March 31st (1 day later).
45,000 deaths reached on April 1st (1 day later).
50,000 deaths reached on April 2nd (1 day later).
60,000 deaths reached on April 4th (2 days later).
70,000 deaths reached on April 6th (2 days later).
80,000 deaths reached on April 7th (1 day later).
90,000 deaths reached on April 9th (2 days later).
100,000 deaths reached on April 10th (1 day later).
110,000 deaths reached on April 12th (2 days later).
120,000 deaths reached on April 14th (2 days later).
130,000 deaths reached on April 15th (1 day later).
140,000 deaths reached on April 16th (1 day later).
150,000 deaths reached on April 17th (1 day later).
160,000 deaths reached on April 18th (1 day later).
170,000 deaths reached on April 20th (2 days later).
180,000 deaths reached on April 21st (1 day later).
190,000 deaths reached on April 23rd (2 days later).
200,000 deaths reached on April 24th (1 day later).
210,000 deaths reached on April 26th (2 days later).
220,000 deaths reached on April 28th (2 days later).
230,000 deaths reached on April 30th (2 days later).
240,000 deaths reached on May 2nd (2 days later).
250,000 deaths reached on May 4th (2 days later).
260,000 deaths reached on May 6th (2 days later).
270,000 deaths reached on May 7th (1 day later).
280,000 deaths reached on May 9th (2 days later).
290,000 deaths reached on May 13th (3 days later).
300,000 deaths reached on May 14th (1 day later).
310,000 deaths reached on May 16th (2 days later).
320,000 deaths reached on May 19th (3 days later).
330,000 deaths reached on May 21st (2 days later).
By Monday (May 25th), the USA will cross 100,000 deaths.
About climate change... Seeing how people are screaming about "the economy" when lives are at stake, I'm afraid doing anything about climate change is going to be tough--though not impossible. But at least we can say for sure that climate change will not only force us all into a much weaker economical position than we are in right now, but doing something about it will demand economical sacrifices of a magnitude far above the "corona type". Those who wanted to re-open faster than common sense dictates haven't even begun to realize the cost of surviving the next five to ten decades...
And this comes from an eternal optimist. ;)
I assume many of these people prefer the warm blanket of ignorance and deliberate denial. Seeing how we are picking our leaders today, I'm confident that really is the case. Understand one thing: the only chance of survival we have, the only chance of pushing back global warming, is by focusing all our attention on it, for many decades to come, and as a world-wide joint-venture between nations, regardless of politics, economy, cultural differences and more. Corona could have been a rehearsal of sorts, it could have taught us something about sharing information, choosing our priorities well, and more. I'm not happy with the results, I must say.
Very inspirational video about human innovation in the face of adversity.
Yeah I think there's something in this. All animals have an instinct to survive and benefit from a situation. Sure we have to point learned to cooperate, empathise and whatever, but really large swathes of humanity is out for itself, isn't too bright and looks to a "leader" to tell them what to do.
By definition half of the human species is below average intelligence. Once you realise that, it makes other peoples decision making and actions more understandable.
https://www.jeanmarcmorandini.com/article-425707-en-direct-municipales-edouard-philippe-annonce-que-le-second-tour-se-tiendra-le-28-juin-prochain-chaque-electeur-devra-porter-un-masque-de-protection-christophe-castaner-video.html
Frankly, I think it's a bit too soon for that. In fact, there shouldn't have been a first round at all either, IMHO. But I'm not a politician.
It's not a whim. It's a plan. The only plan they've got.
http://www.rfi.fr/en/france/20200520-scans-show-french-patients-were-sick-with-covid-19-in-mid-november-doctors-say-colmar-haut-rhin
This would confirm the coronavirus outbreak was active in China long before they announced it, which means that either China didn't know, or they withheld the information.
All countries need to work together on a solution!
Very random statement, may I ask who it is aimed at?
I am afraid you are getting your wish.
So sorry to read this, @chrisisall. My thoughts are with the men's families.
And no, this is not a hoax, this is the farthest thing from a hoax. Whoever fails to grasp the seriousness of the situation at this point is utterly delusional. Denial is only a demonstration of one's failure to stomach the pressure that comes with this epidemic and that will stay with us, most likely another year and a half at the very least, if not much longer.
There, my OCD is under control again.
That made me laugh. :)
That's good news.
Are any trustworthy figures coming in from the so-called developing countries?
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The USA are expected to cross the 100,000 death ''milestone'' by tomorrow.
Very good! Glad to read that!
Great news. Nice to see our neighbours doing well.
@mattjoes @chrisisall
median is a type of average. Along with mode and mean.
There’s no need to control your ocd, but brushing up on your primary school maths might be a better use of your time.