[Swoop]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

??? The hospitalization numbers and death numbers WERE reported in that aarticle. Are you upset that the article did not analyze the data in a way that provided results that you wanted? I prefer reading the facts.


Funny thing about odds - 98% seems like a really high number until you find yourself in the 2% group. If your power was 98% reliable then it would only be out about seven days each year. Sometimes 2% is not really that small.

(We don't yet know that Omicron is much less deadly than the other variants. Things numbers are pointing in a good direction but the next week or so should tell.)

It’s not just a random 2% of those who get the virus that die. That 2% is predominantly older, overweight people with multiple additional health issues. If you don’t fall into that category, then your chances of dying from Covid drop dramatically. Now it’s a fraction of 1%…

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Swoop

It’s not just a random 2% of those who get the virus that die. That 2% is predominantly older, overweight people with multiple additional health issues. If you don’t fall into that category, then your chances of dying from Covid drop dramatically. Now it’s a fraction of 1%…

Perhaps predominantly but not exclusively. In any case, who cares about those old fat people anyway? Just think how much insurance premiums will decrease and how much easier it will be to get a table at the popular restaurant.

[Swoop]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Perhaps predominantly but not exclusively. In any case, who cares about those old fat people anyway? Just think how much insurance premiums will decrease and how much easier it will be to get a table at the popular restaurant.

Wow, such anger! If you fall into the at risk category, get vaccinated if you choose to. If you aren’t in the at risk category, the chances of you dying from Covid are much, much less than a myriad of other possibles.

[Tblue]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Opinions are opinions, but facts are facts and over 800,000 US citizens have died from CV. And I know that some anti-vaxxers say that ONE motorcycle person died and was listed as a CV death. My opinion IS that it is like an urban legend. Because MANY expert Doctors state that CV deaths are UNDER-reported. Some die at home and are listed as "natural" causes. And there are probably other reasons for under-reporting. Early in the CV pandemic, a Florida administrator quit her job in protest of Florida's UNDER-reporting of all CV stats. That made all the news. It can likely be Googled.....if forgotten.

Opinions are opinions and facts are facts, but over 800,000 US citizens have died WITH CV, not FROM CV.

[Love2Swim]

Originally Posted by Tblue

Opinions are opinions and facts are facts, but over 800,000 US citizens have died WITH CV, not FROM CV.

People seem to forget, its not "all about me". Its about your fellow citizens. Everyone doesn't have the luxury of staying at home, and trying to avoid the virus. No matter their best efforts, fellow Americans work at jobs and they may be vaccinated but catch the virus from the idiots that won't get vaccinated, etc., and they may possibly spread it to someone at home that is at risk. Why can't people be less selfish? We know that N95 masks work - why not wear one when in crowded situations or when going to get groceries, etc.? You might be helping someone down the line.

[Byte1]

Originally Posted by Love2Swim

People seem to forget, its not "all about me". Its about your fellow citizens. Everyone doesn't have the luxury of staying at home, and trying to avoid the virus. No matter their best efforts, fellow Americans work at jobs and they may be vaccinated but catch the virus from the idiots that won't get vaccinated, etc., and they may possibly spread it to someone at home that is at risk. Why can't people be less selfish? We know that N95 masks work - why not wear one when in crowded situations or when going to get groceries, etc.? You might be helping someone down the line.

Because N95 masks have not been available until recently. Selfish? This is the first time in history of ALL the deadly diseases we have endured in this country where you have seen so many folks wearing masks. Do what you have to do, but quit ostracizing others that see things differently than you. Wear that mask while you are sleeping, if you wish. It's your choice, but don't tell me that I should in order to not be "selfish." Demanding someone act a certain way to make you happy, is being selfish.

[Djean1981]

For omicron..?

[Swoop]

Originally Posted by Love2Swim

People seem to forget, its not "all about me". Its about your fellow citizens. Everyone doesn't have the luxury of staying at home, and trying to avoid the virus. No matter their best efforts, fellow Americans work at jobs and they may be vaccinated but catch the virus from the idiots that won't get vaccinated, etc., and they may possibly spread it to someone at home that is at risk. Why can't people be less selfish? We know that N95 masks work - why not wear one when in crowded situations or when going to get groceries, etc.? You might be helping someone down the line.

“ they may be vaccinated but catch the virus from the idiots that won't get vaccinated” ?🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

So vaccinated people can get Covid, but only from unvaccinated people?!? 🤯🤯

[Byte1]

It would be interesting to see the stats (if they were possible) of those that were infected by family members, especially spouses.