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Why? Shouldn't the truth be known? Wouldn't it be wise to know actual stats vs/ trying to hide the truth in order to propagate undue panic? Then discuss it, and

• cameronfraser 7y ago
  In a perfect world where everyone reacts rationally sure. However, the actual reaction to this information is that individuals deem themselves not a risk and go about their daily lives. Unfortunately they are endangering everyone who is at risk in the process.
  • ardy42 7y ago
    Yeah, there's so much complexity here that a simple number could lead someone to miss. So, 99% of those who died had another illness. Almost everyone has illnesses, so what kinds are we talking about? A patient surviving doesn't mean the patient didn't need intensive medical care. So you survived, are there any long-term symptoms you'll have to learn to live with? I've also heard that (at least in some contexts) a "mild" case of COVID-19 is defined as one that didn't need breathing assistance. That's not the colloquial definition of "mild."
• benmmurphy 7y ago
  The article raising interesting points but there is still not enough information to make an evaluation. I'm more interested in some kind of quantification of how many years of life corona virus is taking from its victims. You could imagine a hypothetical grim reaper virus that kills you a day before you would otherwise die. This virus kills absolutely everybody in the country but it is probably not worth fighting unless it is super cheap to do so.