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Coronavirus is spreading throughout the UK 
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First case now confirmed in Sunny Scotland
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I wonder what the death rate is for Corona virus?
Hong Kong flu killed below 0.5% of those who got infected. With a death rate that low, and most of those who snuffed it knocking on deaths door anyway, I can't understand what the fuss is about. |
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I think the worry is that because this is a new virus, there is no immunity or vaccine and therefore 20-80% of the population could be infected.
In this scenario, how would the NHS cope? |
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When I had Flu many years ago I didn't even bother going to the doctor's.
When I was strong enough to go I was almost over it. Mind you they go to see the doctor with a cold these days. What can the doctor do once you've got it anyway? |
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Generally, there is no need to see a GP if you have cold or flu but a small percentage of people are hospitalised. This happens year after year so the system manages.
COVID-19 is a new and more contagious virus. Some people will have to be hospitalised and some will need intensive care. If there is a major outbreak, there isn't the capacity to cope. |
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What is intensive care for Flu - a nurse coming along to fluff up your pillow every half an hour?
Most people won't even have a day off work, well those who don't get paid if they're absent won't. Those who do get paid will have a fortnight off. |
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Dr C - they will be on a ventilator. They might be on fluids and anti-viral drugs (possibly on a drip).
You're right about most people but in the event of a major outbreak of COVID-19, a small percentage amounts to many thousands of cases. |
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A doctor on radio 5 this morning says normal flu has a higher death rate. Doubt if she’ll be asked back...
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Guardian in full swing about how dangerous it all is
 The poor old Luvvies Need to be worried about summat  Months of Fierce Seething ,lets get behind we are all doomed |
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Most people won't even have a day off work, well those who don't get paid if they're absent won't.
Those who do get paid will have a fortnight off. Spot on |
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How would Drippin know? He's never done a days work.
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Don't worry Cheltenham will sort the men from the boys....sharp
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