CoronaVirus

Rusty · 03-03-2020, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

Adding to that, the Chinese government is not allowing food shipments into the cities that are 'quarantined'.... who knows how many people died from their bioweapon or died from starvation.....The problem can be solved simply.....12 empty tubes, 144+ mushroom clouds, it's Miller time....

cv129 · 03-02-2020, 11:28 PM

This is election season, I understand nobody wants a mass panic.

But, if people are getting sick left and right even under those extreme measures, I would definitely not under estimate this virus now that it has spread to the US.

I was born and raised in Hong Kong. So while I was raised under heavy English and western influence, I was in close enough proximity to know how the Chinese government operates. They have tried like hell to “stop the bleeding”, human rights became nonexistent, but still couldn’t keep the virus in check. This worries me.

FL 4Motion · 03-03-2020, 12:17 AM

The Spanish flu was so deadly/bad bc it seemed to affect young healthy people worse than older people who “normally” are the ones more susceptible to the flu, also 1918 health care vs today is different.

This corona virus seems to be more like a traditional infectious disease such as seasonal flu where the elderly and those with preexisting conditions are most susceptible/ at risk of serious complications and death.

The mortality rate is around 2% but perhaps lower since a whole lot of people have most likely been infected but recovered, never were tested and only had mild to moderate symptoms aka seemed like a cold or regular flu.

It’s a serious health issue but all this panic is unwarranted and overblown. Take reasonable precautions and be smart about going in public spaces and if sick, stay home but this ain’t the Spanish flu or the bubonic plague, or Ebola.

Now if it mutates and becomes more deadly....but hopefully that doesn’t happen.

JARblue · 03-03-2020, 07:44 AM

Once healthy, middle-age people start dying in droves, then I will continue to not worry. My immune system is either good enough or it's not. Hand sanitizer is not the solution.

vtec to vvel · 03-03-2020, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Once healthy, middle-age people start dying in droves, then I will continue to not worry. My immune system is either good enough or it's not. Hand sanitizer is not the solution.

Survival of the fittest

vtec to vvel · 03-03-2020, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

The only way to contain this is to be mindful, considerate and diligent. Under estimating this virus won’t do anybody any good.

You would think. There are currently 2 cases in Florida, 1 of which is my area. From what the local news outlet reported, this person is a 20-year-old female who RECENTLY went to northern Italy and came back with the virus. Why in the world would you go to a place with a major outbreak? The virus didn't happen overnight and it's been some time since the outbreak. Furthermore, why would the US let her back into the country after visiting another country with a known issue AND having contracted the virus, and let her go about her way? The news outlet also stated she is being isolated at her home, however, this is extremely subjective. Is anyone monitoring to ensure she stays home and keeping herself isolated? This is, of course, just my thoughts and opinion (disclaimer covered).

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Originally Posted by cv129

I was born and raised in Hong Kong. So while I was raised under heavy English and western influence

A fellow Asian. So tell me, are you experiencing any looks/racist remarks due to this sh!t? lol because I am. I was born and raised in Florida, but I guess my eyes make it seem otherwise

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Once healthy, middle-age people start dying in droves, then I will continue to not worry. My immune system is either good enough or it's not. Hand sanitizer is not the solution.

I agree, but it see this two ways. This sh!t is serious, but the media is making this into a bigger issue. IMO, I believe that nature will take its course and the survival of the fittest theory. Though I think the masks, antibacterial soaps, hand sanitizer, etc. all have an influence on the severity of how it's spread and on the suffering of the individual should they contract the virus, but at the end of the day, I also feel as if these items only provide a greater false sense of security. It's like wheel locks - they are theft-deterrent to a certain degree, but if someone really wanted your wheels, there are ways around the wheel locks. Again, this is just my thoughts and opinion (disclaimer covered).

Rusty · 03-03-2020, 07:06 PM

Just another way of mother nature thinning the herd.

Zingston · 03-03-2020, 07:16 PM

Im so over all this coronavirus bs! Please, let me be infected asap, I'll either pass ( as i could during any flu season), or my body will develop an immunity to the ×××× like its been doing since 1968. There's no way to avoid it as we'll all be exposed at some point. Cat's out the mf`ing bag. Hand sanitizers and face masks wont help. No need to live in fear, it wont help.

BettyZ · 03-03-2020, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Zingston

Im so over all this coronavirus bs! Please, let me be infected asap, I'll either pass ( as i could during any flu season), or my body will develop an immunity to the ×××× like its been doing since 1968. There's no way to avoid it as we'll all be exposed at some point. Cat's out the mf`ing bag. Hand sanitizers and face masks wont help. No need to live in fear, it wont help.

But if we're not living in fear, how can we vote for whichever candidate will pander most to it?!

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vtec to vvel · 03-03-2020, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Zingston

Im so over all this coronavirus bs! Please, let me be infected asap, I'll either pass ( as i could during any flu season), or my body will develop an immunity to the ×××× like its been doing since 1968. There's no way to avoid it as we'll all be exposed at some point. Cat's out the mf`ing bag. Hand sanitizers and face masks wont help. No need to live in fear, it wont help.

well.....the most important thing is not to panic, which I don't think you are panicking at all....lol

bunk · 03-03-2020, 08:40 PM

I went to costco tonight to get coffee and trash bags. They had a sign outside stating they are out of water, toilet paper, paper towels, sanitizing wipes. It was weird seeing the water section completely empty

vtec to vvel · 03-03-2020, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bunk

I went to costco tonight to get coffee and trash bags. They had a sign outside stating they are out of water, toilet paper, paper towels, sanitizing wipes. It was weird seeing the water section completely empty

Come to FL. This is the norm between July and November when/if there is a hurricane brewing in the Atlantic.

Zingston · 03-03-2020, 09:04 PM

What we seem to hear about from the media is the number of deaths from this virus... reportedly 3200 worldwide. What the media hardly gives equal time to is the number of infected that have recovered which is in the tens of thousands. MSM = fear whores.

cv129 · 03-03-2020, 09:21 PM

Just clarifying...I ain’t trying to promote fear, but understand the current published sample size and data is still largely consist of the numbers China published. Wait for Europe and US to develop a large enough sample size before drawing any conclusion.

bunk · 03-03-2020, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

Just clarifying...I ain’t trying to promote fear, but understand the current published sample size and data is still largely consist of the numbers China published. Wait for Europe and US to develop a large enough sample size before drawing any conclusion.

You're absolutely right. Theres alot of unknowns... which is exactly why theres a public panic. Fear of the unknown.

03-02-2020, 11:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
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bunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,077 Drives: 2010 370z Roadster Rep Power: 2684370	I went to costco tonight to get coffee and trash bags. They had a sign outside stating they are out of water, toilet paper, paper towels, sanitizing wipes. It was weird seeing the water section completely empty __________________ -Drop in K&N Filter -Invidia Gemini CBE -Z1 Oil Cooler -Swift Springs - EcuTek -Forgestar F14 -SPL Camber Links -Akebono BBK Upgrade -Z1 Premium SS Lines -SPL Diff Bushings -SPL FUCAs - BellRaceworks Diff Brace

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cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,270 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163996	Just clarifying...I ain’t trying to promote fear, but understand the current published sample size and data is still largely consist of the numbers China published. Wait for Europe and US to develop a large enough sample size before drawing any conclusion. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

03-03-2020, 12:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
FL 4Motion A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 4,776 Drives: Baby Shark Rep Power: 701616	The Spanish flu was so deadly/bad bc it seemed to affect young healthy people worse than older people who “normally” are the ones more susceptible to the flu, also 1918 health care vs today is different. This corona virus seems to be more like a traditional infectious disease such as seasonal flu where the elderly and those with preexisting conditions are most susceptible/ at risk of serious complications and death. The mortality rate is around 2% but perhaps lower since a whole lot of people have most likely been infected but recovered, never were tested and only had mild to moderate symptoms aka seemed like a cold or regular flu. It’s a serious health issue but all this panic is unwarranted and overblown. Take reasonable precautions and be smart about going in public spaces and if sick, stay home but this ain’t the Spanish flu or the bubonic plague, or Ebola. Now if it mutates and becomes more deadly....but hopefully that doesn’t happen.

03-03-2020, 07:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zingston A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 4,028 Drives: like it's a rental. Rep Power: 2684371	Im so over all this coronavirus bs! Please, let me be infected asap, I'll either pass ( as i could during any flu season), or my body will develop an immunity to the ×××× like its been doing since 1968. There's no way to avoid it as we'll all be exposed at some point. Cat's out the mf`ing bag. Hand sanitizers and face masks wont help. No need to live in fear, it wont help.

03-03-2020, 09:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
Zingston A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 4,028 Drives: like it's a rental. Rep Power: 2684371	What we seem to hear about from the media is the number of deaths from this virus... reportedly 3200 worldwide. What the media hardly gives equal time to is the number of infected that have recovered which is in the tens of thousands. MSM = fear whores.