Posted on Nov 14, 2020
The Pandemic Is Entering A Dangerous New Chapter. Here Are The Week's Big Takeaways
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For those who still think we've got Coronavirus under control.
The Pandemic Is Entering A Dangerous New Chapter. Here Are The Week's Big Takeaways
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Coronavirus COVID19
Coronavirus COVID19
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A comprehensive plan must include social distancing and masks. The big "shutdown" is a boogeyman used to influence. It may be required in some areas, but to sustain, the essential folks must gear up, and everyone else be smart. There are more rights than those of the individual to be considered. Folks don't consider personal rights or OSHA when charging a well-armed position. Same may apply here.
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
Exactly, thoughout history public health concerns ace out individual rights.
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SSG Robert Webster
Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen - Not always. Take a look at the history of Ellis Island, its predecessors, and other quarantine stations. May or may not be an eye opener, but it does apply.
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There never has been a way to control a virus. We are going to have to let it run its course. Panicking and shutting things down won’t make it go away.
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
MSgt (Join to see) One way or another you're going to wear a mask, the when and type is entirely up to you.
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For the majority, that is false! The survival rate for ages 0 to 70 is 99%. Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
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There will have to be shutdowns in some areas because hospitals are getting close to maximum capacity.
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen - In NW TN if one tests positive, they are sent home and told to monitor symptoms. Call if you get worse. Limited beds lead to this. Common for areas outside metro.
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SSG Robert Webster
CWO3 (Join to see) - Even when beds were available, the action that you describe was the norm. Whether it was in the boonies or in a metro area.
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
CWO3 (Join to see) Yes, most rural hospitals don't have huge ICU capacity to start with and that's just the physical side. Staffing an ICU in rural areas is a whole other issue.
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