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What is the coronavirus? (Original Post) Newest Reality Jan 2020 OP
Kick and recommend. Good post! bronxiteforever Jan 2020 #1
Thank you for posting that. PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2020 #2
K&R stonecutter357 Jan 2020 #3
Nope, I'm gonna panic Roy Rolling Jan 2020 #4
Roy Rolling, I am uncomfortable also. erlewyne Jan 2020 #5
The youngest case is now a 9 month old. LisaL Jan 2020 #6
Thank you, Newest Reality for posting wendyb-NC Jan 2020 #7
Informative. Thanks! RestoreAmerica2020 Jan 2020 #8

PoindexterOglethorpe

(25,862 posts)
2. Thank you for posting that.
Sun Jan 26, 2020, 07:51 PM
Jan 2020

A very sensible account which points out a very low death rate, and the deaths are almost entirely in older people with underlying health issues.

Roy Rolling

(6,918 posts)
4. Nope, I'm gonna panic
Sun Jan 26, 2020, 08:31 PM
Jan 2020

I’m sure she’s well-intentioned, but premature. As are those panicking.

One thing for sure, when the medical science facts are finally in, it won’t be from the discoveries of a health editor of a newspaper.

wendyb-NC

(3,328 posts)
7. Thank you, Newest Reality for posting
Sun Jan 26, 2020, 09:19 PM
Jan 2020

this video. It is a must watch for anyone fearing the new corona virus, in China and now in a number of places across the globe. In my opinion, it is very informative and helpful.

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