oh, i strongly believe that numbers > 1 million just short circuit most people’s brains https://twitter.com/jetcitymichael/status/1238933431234379777?s=21 …https://twitter.com/JetCityMichael/status/1238933431234379777 …
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convinced that half the problem right now is widespread innumeracy. if half the country catches the virus, then a “low” 3 percent mortality rate means upwards of 5 million deaths.pic.twitter.com/Yp6miFrdVH
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“the mortality rate” varies depending on conditions. if we limit the spread and are well prepared, it is 1 percent. but since neither of those things is true, there is a chance it can creep up to the 5, 6 percent seen in italy https://twitter.com/feathery_4/status/1238935634829508609?s=21 …https://twitter.com/sheesh_12/status/1238935634829508609 …
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And since this thread is blowing up, let me say, donate to your local food bank. And send cash, not food.
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Proving folks really can't do the math.
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*maff
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and the hospitalization rate isn't clear but it's huge, like 20%. seems bad, to me.
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Bloomberg could have given each of the 5 million $100 million instead of running for president.
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Hope that's a joke
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Italy is currently at 6+% I'm fairly certain, which is what could happen if medical infrastructure is overwhelmed.
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Combination of older population, high percentage of smokers and overwhelmed medical system that can’t provide supportive care to many who are being triaged.
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