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> Moreover, given how low the infection mortality rates are for those under 70 (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/planning-scena https://www.cdc.gov
by DanBC 6y ago
> Moreover, given how low the infection mortality rates are for those under 70 (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/planning-scena https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/planning-scena...),
From your link:
> The parameters in the scenarios:
> -Are estimates intended to support public health preparedness and planning.
> -Are not predictions of the expected effects of COVID-19.
> -Do not reflect the impact of any behavioral changes, social distancing, or other interventions.
- DanBC 6y agoHere's the thing: all over the Internet people are quoting this modelling paper as fact without understanding that the numbers are a range of estimates. These numbers are not meant to be accurate. That's why they list 5 different sets of numbers.