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03-07-2020, 03:11 PM | #961 |
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Over 6 trillion dollars were “erased” from the stock markets due to the Corona virus fears. Can you imagine if 6 trillion dollars were infused into the health care system, how many would benefit? So yes, wash your hands, but “panic” affects us adversely in many ways.
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03-07-2020, 03:17 PM | #963 |
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03-07-2020, 03:41 PM | #964 | |
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31 million Americans were infected by the seasonal flu during that same time-frame and 210,000 to 370,000 had to be hospitalized from complications related to the flu. Again this is all from the seasonal or "regular" flu that doesn't have the ominous "COVID-19" branding and therefore doesn't have the panic-inducing headlines in the media. The worst thing about the COVID-19 "epidemic" to-date is the unnecessary hysteria. |
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03-07-2020, 03:47 PM | #965 | |
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03-07-2020, 03:56 PM | #967 | |
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19 have died from COVID-19. But continue panic-buying your toilet paper, Clorox wipes, etc. |
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03-07-2020, 04:08 PM | #968 |
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It’s been said 100 times in this thread, but you are conflating mortality rates with case fatality rates. Additionally, that 3.4% is absolute worst case at this early stage and widely known to be overstated considering it doesn’t take into account cases that are undiagnosed. I would bet it ends up less than 1%. Again, that’s not to say that we shouldn’t be paying attention or doing what we can to minimize the effect, but let’s just ease up on the doomsday scenarios being peddled to drive clicks.
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03-07-2020, 04:17 PM | #969 | |
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Possibly up to a quarter of a million old people are going to die, that didn't have to. |
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03-07-2020, 04:29 PM | #970 | |
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North Korea has done an incredible job of containment.
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03-07-2020, 04:30 PM | #972 |
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Yes, and let's hope that nowhere near 61,000,000 get infected with this bug. I think the panic-buying is funny, so what you just said isn't applicable to me.
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03-07-2020, 04:46 PM | #973 |
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I consider you part of our United family and your safety remains our highest priority.
We are in the business of serving people and in the midst of this coronavirus outbreak it's important that we give you as much flexibility as possible when planning your next trip. But it's also important that we give you as much information as possible about the procedures we follow to clean our aircraft and maintain a sanitary environment once we're in the air. Our teams are in daily contact with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), federal agencies and other global health organizations to share the most up-to-the-minute information to ensure the actions we're taking are comprehensive and appropriate. So today, I wanted to personally reach out and share a few of the steps we are taking for you, our customer: Before you fly To give you the greatest flexibility, when you book any flight with us now through March 31, you can change it for free over the next 12 months – any ticket, any fare type, any destination. On the ground Our team of in-house medical experts and industrial hygienists oversee our aircraft cleaning procedures to ensure they meet or exceed all CDC guidelines. Hard surfaces such as lavatories, tray tables, window shades and armrests are thoroughly wiped down with a high-grade disinfectant and multi-purpose cleaner. And when we are advised by the CDC of a person who has traveled on board and is potentially exhibiting coronavirus symptoms, that aircraft is taken out of service and sent through a full decontamination process that includes our standard cleaning procedures plus washing ceilings and overhead bins and scrubbing the interior. In the air Our aircraft are equipped with state-of-the-art circulation systems, similar to those found in hospitals, which use a high-efficiency (HEPA) filter to circulate the air and remove more than 99% of airborne particles. We're also adjusting our inflight service to limit person-to-person contamination. This includes handing beverages directly to customers instead of allowing customers to touch a tray and ensuring all flight attendants wear gloves during service. More information on each of these efforts can be found on the United Hub. I know I speak for every member of our United family when I say that we take the greatest pride in the role we play in the lives of our customers, personally and professionally. I want you to know that you can continue to rely on us. So, the next time we have the privilege of welcoming you aboard our aircraft, you can know our commitment to you remains as steadfast as ever. Kind regards, Oscar Oscar Munoz CEO |
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