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I want to talk about the real state of Covid-19 infections when a municipality registers 0 new cases.
I’m going to reason this out with as many solid references as I can, but some of it is just logical deduction 1/
I want to talk about the real state of Covid-19 infections when a municipality registers 0 new cases.
I’m going to reason this out with as many solid references as I can, but some of it is just logical deduction 1/
1. We know that very few places are testing extensively enough to catch ALL the cases of infection.
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1104645/covid19-testing-rate-select-countries-worldwide/
2. 50% -80% of infections are either asymptomatic of so mild, people don’t know they have the virus https://www.healthline.com/health-news/50-percent-of-people-with-covid19-not-aware-have-virus
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https://www.statista.com/statistics/1104645/covid19-testing-rate-select-countries-worldwide/
2. 50% -80% of infections are either asymptomatic of so mild, people don’t know they have the virus https://www.healthline.com/health-news/50-percent-of-people-with-covid19-not-aware-have-virus
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3/ That means that even if your area (like my city, Malaga) reports NO NEW CASES, it is logical to assume there ARE new cases, just not severe ones.
4/ The virus can jump from one asymptomatic person to another, also asymptomatic & only get counted when someone got symptoms. 3/
4/ The virus can jump from one asymptomatic person to another, also asymptomatic & only get counted when someone got symptoms. 3/
5/ So even if your local area registered no new cases in two weeks, this still doesn’t mean you have no cases.
6/ In fact, this was probably how the pandemic spread silently so widely and fast without triggering much government attention
Am I making any sense? 4/
6/ In fact, this was probably how the pandemic spread silently so widely and fast without triggering much government attention
Am I making any sense? 4/
7/ Meanwhile, there are considerable pressures on local and national reporting bodies to downplay the cases, because many governments what to ameliorate the economic devastation lockdown causes.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/health/2020/04/29/florida-medical-examiners-were-releasing-coronavirus-death-data-the-state-made-them-stop/?utm_expid=.OkR8_rI9TJCniE4SYU689w.0&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.salon.com%2F2020%2F04%2F30%2Fflorida-stops-releasing-medical-examiners-coronavirus-death-counts-after-they-report-higher-total%2F
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https://www.tampabay.com/news/health/2020/04/29/florida-medical-examiners-were-releasing-coronavirus-death-data-the-state-made-them-stop/?utm_expid=.OkR8_rI9TJCniE4SYU689w.0&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.salon.com%2F2020%2F04%2F30%2Fflorida-stops-releasing-medical-examiners-coronavirus-death-counts-after-they-report-higher-total%2F
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8/ Politicians also have motives to obscure, massage, misrepresent the numbers
https://www.msn.com/en-ae/news/other/e2-80-98something-to-hide-e2-80-99-uk-government-accused-over-covid-19-tests/ar-BB14O5nL
So when it comes to low numbers, while it should make you feel better, it doesn’t mean it’s safe - especially if you’re elderly or have a pre-existing condition. 6/
https://www.msn.com/en-ae/news/other/e2-80-98something-to-hide-e2-80-99-uk-government-accused-over-covid-19-tests/ar-BB14O5nL
So when it comes to low numbers, while it should make you feel better, it doesn’t mean it’s safe - especially if you’re elderly or have a pre-existing condition. 6/
I’m not saying you shouldn’t go out. I’m not saying things aren’t improving in many places - I’m sure that they are. But please don’t be complacent. Keep physical distancing, wearing a mask, staying aware of your hands, and cleansing them manically.
I care for you. Stay safe. 7/
I care for you. Stay safe. 7/
I know you might be furious at your government. I know it might feel like dropping all precautions is a personal fuck you against the incompetent authorities.
But it won’t hurt them.
It only hurts you and the people you may infect, who may have life-threatening symptoms. 8/
But it won’t hurt them.
It only hurts you and the people you may infect, who may have life-threatening symptoms. 8/
Indeed, I suspect that certain govts would prefer to see us dead anyway.
So, whether you’re struggling financially in the UK or protesting the murder of #floydgeorge in the US, please don’t help them kill you or those you love. Do what you need to do, but SURVIVE.
I need you. ~
So, whether you’re struggling financially in the UK or protesting the murder of #floydgeorge in the US, please don’t help them kill you or those you love. Do what you need to do, but SURVIVE.
I need you. ~
