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I just want to highlight this quote from the WHO: "With influenza, people who are infected but not yet sick are major drivers of transmission, which does not a
by MilnerRoute 7y ago
I just want to highlight this quote from the WHO:
"With influenza, people who are infected but not yet sick are major drivers of transmission, which does not appear to be the case for COVID-19."
"Evidence from China is that only 1% of reported cases do not have symptoms, and most of those cases develop symptoms within 2 days."
- ceejayoz 7y agoThat's good news. Early-onset symptoms (in particular, a fever) was part of what made tackling SARS possible.
- MilnerRoute 7y agoAnother quote from the WHO: "We don’t even talk about containment for seasonal flu – it's just not possible. But it is possible for COVID-19. We don't do contact tracing for seasonal flu – but countries should do it for COVID-19, because it will prevent infections and save lives. Containment is possible."