Two-thirds in U.S. have underlying conditions, at risk for severe COVID-19

Robert59

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I'm using common sense. "Underlying condition" is a pretty broad statement. And "respected authority" is, too. Respected by whom? You? But ya know what? You stay in, stay scared, stay safe. Believe what you want. I'm just tired to alarmist news stories.
 
In times like this, it just doesn't pay to take any unnecessary risks. It's a real Pain in the neck to have to avoid many "normal" activities, but a bit of "boredom" is far better than the alternative. Anyone who is already having to deal with a health issue must take even more precautions. I notice this article says that those who are Obese face the greatest risk....35%. That's not too surprising, as Obesity is the root cause for at least 1/.3rd of the nations total health care costs, every year, per the data at the CDC.
 
CarolfromTX said:
Another effort by the media to keep people scared and compliant. And y'all are taking the bait, hook, line, and sinker. If that were true, we'd all be dead.
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Why would we all be dead?

I have 4 of the top 5 issues and take medications to control it.
Most people do take medications to help them with their health conditions.

They and I have been living years with those conditions.

With proper medication and healthy life styles they live for years.

Their chances of living if they catch this virus goes down drastically.
 
CarolfromTX said:
Another effort by the media to keep people scared and compliant. And y'all are taking the bait, hook, line, and sinker. If that were true, we'd all be dead.
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Hey, the virus is here to stay and we just gotta live with it using the proper precautions. Shutting down the works is going to destroy the country. We saw how destructive the previous shutdown was and still is.

But some folks prefer watching Netflix all day and getting the gubmint dole.
 
CarolfromTX said:
I'm using common sense. "Underlying condition" is a pretty broad statement. And "respected authority" is, too. Respected by whom? You? But ya know what? You stay in, stay scared, stay safe. Believe what you want. I'm just tired to alarmist news stories.
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What common sense are you using? Do you eat out inside restaurants? Do you go to indoor movie theaters? Do you go to the mall? Are you ignoring all the advice and not wearing a mask or social distancing? Do you ignore all precautions?

I am not scared, but I am not stupid either. The virus has spread in Texas, I do fear for my family that lives there, although daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter have already had the virus once.

So @CarolfromTX please be specific in what you do, how much you go out, where you go etc. to show us all that you are correct.
 
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Damaged Goods said:
Hey, the virus is here to stay and we just gotta live with it using the proper precautions. Shutting down the works is going to destroy the country. We saw how destructive the previous shutdown was and still is.

But some folks prefer watching Netflix all day and getting the gubmint dole.
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Agree !
 
CarolfromTX said:
Another effort by the media to keep people scared and compliant. And y'all are taking the bait, hook, line, and sinker. If that were true, we'd all be dead.
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Well, 8,529 of us are dead here in Massachusetts. So far. Including a close friend of my husband. Who had, guess what? An underlying condition.

Did you see the story about the 29 year old man who insisted it was all a hoax and went to a COVID-19 party> He said, "I guess I made a mistake." Just before he died. Of COVID-19.
 
Autumn said:
Well, 8,529 of us are dead here in Massachusetts. So far. Including a close friend of my husband. Who had, guess what? An underlying condition.

Did you see the story about the 29 year old man who insisted it was all a hoax and went to a COVID-19 party> He said, "I guess I made a mistake." Just before he died. Of COVID-19.
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This past weekend was opening day for baseball. 12 players and 2 coaches on the Seattle Mariners have tested positive for the COVID19. Whoops!
 
All data aside and all opinions out the door, too often during the discussions here, there and everywhere the horrible, slow agonizing method of dying is left out. Lying in a bed for three months, how are they able to walk after they "recover" if recover is the applicable term. Brain disorders and extreme weakness is hardly reason to celebrate after leaving the hospitals.
 
fmdog44 said:
All data aside and all opinions out the door, too often during the discussions here, there and everywhere the horrible, slow agonizing method of dying is left out. Lying in a bed for three months, how are they able to walk after they "recover" if recover is the applicable term. Brain disorders and extreme weakness is hardly reason to celebrate after leaving the hospitals.
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I was sick, in the hospital, semi conscious, and tube fed for two weeks. When I woke up I was extremely weak. Yeah, I would not celebrate, but I would be grateful.
 
CarolfromTX said:
Another effort by the media to keep people scared and compliant. And y'all are taking the bait, hook, line, and sinker. If that were true, we'd all be dead.
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Why is it they want us to be afraid & compliant? What's the reason for it? You keep making this comment but you never explain why they want us this way. I would like to know the reason they want us to be afraid & compliant.
 
CarolfromTX said:
Another effort by the media to keep people scared and compliant. And y'all are taking the bait, hook, line, and sinker. If that were true, we'd all be dead.
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They had to scare the hell out of a lot of people to get them to listen to reason yet some still feign ignorance to the issues. I have listened to reason and so I am still ALIVE after 6 mos. of this virus being here and I have 7 underlying health conditions. Those who have the underlying conditions have to fear what the ignorant might give to them.
 

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