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Australis said:I fear people are drastically underestimating the potential fallout from this virus. I am conflicted over what information to post and share, as this thread needs to remain calm and rational, not descend into fear and panic. I think people need to be aware of what is coming, but how to convey it appropriately is an issue.

It is of great frustration to me that many people still seem to think that this is just a flu-type virus. It is not. For those who are unaware, COVID-19 is the name of the disease caused by the virus SARS-Cov-2. Genetically this thing is akin to a sibling of the original SARS virus (just not as deadly).

For those wishing to understand the possible implications and see some data, have a look at this article.

Very informative (& alarming) article.
The bottom line is it's exponential, so things can go downhill fast.
So be prepared as much as possible as soon as possible, calmly.

On the positive side, this graphic helps keep it in perspective:


The symptoms are essentially like the flu with possibly 10X greater mortality, but that varies with age & individual's health & immune system. Secondary bacterial infections will complicate it and contribute to fatalities.

We're doing all we can to avoid it within reason.
I'm 75, so at high risk for it, but am still not that worried about getting it.

Every day's a gift.