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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 1727569)

Sorry, but I think that's the worst thing that you can possibly do. We just shouldn't bury our heads in the sand pretending that this thing doesn't exist or isn't serious. For the most part, the residents of The Villages are in the most endangered demographic. We really need to be aware of what's going on.

I agree with you. Good common sense post.

Let's also not forget we are but a stone's throw away from what is most likely the largest cruise ship arrival / departure ports in the US at this time of year. The Orlando airport most have a very high amount of international passengers just from the cruise and Disney World aspect alone. Also Florida being the number one place to visit Jan - Feb. For the life of me (I literally mean just that) why would I not listen to the EXPERTS at a time like this. No way am I going for any type of conspiracy theory when the whole world is experience this. Sometimes the right thing to do is unite against a common enemy regardless of race, religion, politics, etc. As the old saying goes lead, follow, or get out the way.

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Originally Posted by Chatbrat (Post 1727216)

Tag you lose if you get the virus & tag you die if you're over 75

exactly the type of exaggerated statement that is driving fear into everybody.

absolutely not true that if you are over 75 and get the virus you will die, just like this is not a hoax. Listen to the medical experts and be cautious but refrain from spreading fear of death.

And at what probability of death should we feel comfortable about? Just wondering.

The last I saw was 14% of those over 80 die; so for that age group it may be like playing Russian roulette with a six shooter. 80% of cases are going unreported for the public at large so that percentage might be too large. But, probably among those over 80 a larger percentage of cases get diagnosed as they are likely to be more serious in that age group.

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Originally Posted by xkeowner (Post 1727211)

As of 7:20 am today, according to the Florida Department of Health website, there are 45 total cases in Florida and ZERO in Lake, Marion or Sumter counties. An overabundance of caution?

Hopefully we will have few cases Nationwide and when that happens the Naysayers will complain it was an overboard reaction. If we have few cases, maybe it was BECAUSE of the over abundance of caution. Something to think about.

Thank you for a great post!!

Many of us remember Polio. Now that was a real pandemic and scary as he*l. Also the Asian Flu of 1957 (N1H1) and the Hong Kong Flu of 1968 (H2N1). In each case there was NO vaccine and tens of thousands died. Yet we survived and vaccines were developed. Bottom line, use common sense, take precautions, don't panic, and this too shall pass.

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Originally Posted by Aloha1 (Post 1727782)

Oh thank you for your advice