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Old 05-09-2020, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by golfing eagles View Post
Average influenza season 44,000 Americans die in a population of about 330 million, or 1 in every 7500

Florida population 21,500,000 divided by 7500 = 2867 expected deaths from flu. Covid 19 deaths = 1600

That's why we are "opening up" Anyone who wants to stay home may feel free to do so.
Next fall and winter we have both CV and flu looming.