I Admire Common Sense

I get deeply frustrated by wannabe statisticians who in the current pandemic would have us believe you are unlikely to contract the Covid-19 virus. Some would try to pedal statistics to have us believe there is an infection rate of under 10%. I wish it were true. To be fair, in less populated and self-controlling areas, this statistic might be true. But in densely populated areas, such as vibrant cities, to suggest the rate of infection is 6-9% is unhelpful to say the least. It is not alarmist to share with you, in case you didn’t already know (which most common sense minded people already do) that if you come into close contact with anyone carrying the virus, the risk of transfer is high. Even if they are asymptomatic.

I invite any such relaying “statistician” to contact the relatives of the late occupants and staff of Holyoke Soldiers Medical Center in Massachusetts and pedal their inane statistics. Unfortunately, the worn adage “There are lies, damn lies, and there are statistics” needs to be dusted off and shoved under some noses. But, they won’t listen, will they? No. Unfortunately not.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/holyoke-soldiers-home-massachusetts-veterans-coronavirus-deaths/2020/04/10/8912d062-7b3d-11ea-9bee-c5bf9d2e3288_story.html

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TexChik · F

@LadyGrace it’s not too early . There has been a lot of over reporting with regards to covid . I read where the CDC has greatly amended their totals . ICU’s sit empty , The recovery rate 98% . The “ time will tell “ narrative at this point is ridiculous . Certainly you are free to stay shut inside for as long as you want but you nor the government have the right to hold people hostage when it’s obvious the virus is disappearing .

saragoodtimes · F

@TexChik the young and healthy seem to be able to fight it off with little effect. the frail and elderly are being decimated by this virus. the fear is people going out and being exposed then bringing it to their elderly relatives

TexChik · F

@saragoodtimes yes , the elderly should be quarantined . But .., bankrupt the country and all the seniors and anyone else requiring meds will die . Things have to change

saragoodtimes · F

@TexChik like everything there has to be a balance. we can't keep the country shut down forever that is certain. look at NYC the rates are coming down but the city is empty. no traffic on any streets and Times Square is a ghost town. how do you open things up and prevent cases from skyrocketing again. it's got to be solved