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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

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Fri May 1, 2020, 03:10 PM May 2020

More and more COVID-19 models show lifting lockdowns too early can cause tens of thousands of deaths

After weeks of economically devastating lockdowns, state and county officials are contemplating how and when to safely reopen for business — even as the US topped 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases on Tuesday.

Experts have warned against lifting lockdowns without sufficient testing, contact tracing, isolation, and critical-care capacity in place. But some governors have already begun to ease restrictions.

Texas will allow theaters, malls, and restaurants to reopen at limited capacity starting Friday. Idaho and Montana are planning to open the doors to houses of worship. Oklahoma is set to reopen sports venues, among other businesses, in May.

More and more epidemiological models show, however, that the consequences of ignoring experts' warnings could be severe, resulting in thousands of preventable deaths. Georgia, which reopened nonessential businesses this week, could be the earliest state to learn that firsthand.

https://news.yahoo.com/more-more-covid-19-models-204500606.html

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More and more COVID-19 models show lifting lockdowns too early can cause tens of thousands of deaths (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 2020 OP
Really? Newest Reality May 2020 #1
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Newest Reality

(12,712 posts)
1. Really?
Fri May 1, 2020, 03:20 PM
May 2020

Are they sure?

If you have been keeping up on this all, you might get the sense that that's the likelihood, all of the capitalism and expendable human resources aside.

Ah, they do reproduce and are replaceable, they say. Fodder? Sure, if it is profitable.

Brainfodder

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2. DUH special deluxe edition for gullible fools who need hit over the head with a brick to wake up?
Fri May 1, 2020, 03:26 PM
May 2020

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