That 70k is just the stats of those reported and tested. If you take out those who were already very sick (and died) and add in all those who aren't reporting because they dont seem any sicker than a "normal" sickness (alot)....you are left with a very very tiny death %.....roughly <2-2.5% best guesstimate (with most all already having some sort of serious health complication or vulnerability prior to contracting).
I think common flu is about 1.2-1.5%. (Edit:Moon says <1%)
It is in many ways a vast overreaction....but I guess if this is what the powers that be want and the masses accept then this is what is...sensible or not. Basically everyone is acting like getting this is a death sentence (not even close) so the "protection" becomes more just protecting everyone from the fear that has been stirred in them for lack of knowledge....when, in reality, for 98+% of folks, they are being protected from something that would most likely amount to not much more than other viruses that are contracted occassionally by the average person. One caveat...apparently this disease can cause above average respiratory issues, but...still...
Having said this....I'll cut and say for those who are vulnerable and to whom this has been or is a real threat....I want to respect them and the reality of the situation...and the very real effects on those lives and their loved ones.
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