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sheshe2

(83,751 posts) Fri Jul 3, 2020, 04:44 PM Jul 2020

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Fair warning... [View all]

I saw this on CNN yesterday. A warning from an ICU director:

"If you want to see August 1st, stay home July 4th."

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Fair warning... [View all] sheshe2 Jul 2020 OP

K&R Solly Mack Jul 2020 #1

wow thats great. I stay home every day..I have everything i need right here! samnsara Jul 2020 #2

That's kind extreme only like 1 in 20 dies from doc03 Jul 2020 #3

Would you fly an airline where only 1 in 20 planes crashes? Hekate Jul 2020 #4

Right now I wouldn't fly in an airplane if doc03 Jul 2020 #5

Even before COVID-19, seemed like every time I flew, I'd come away with some sort of bronchial sop Jul 2020 #10

I'm right there with you, Doc03. Texin Jul 2020 #41

It's like playing Russian Roulette. StarryNite Jul 2020 #6

How many will they spread the virus to? sheshe2 Jul 2020 #8

the overall mortality rate is nowhere near 5%, especially for the youngest half of the population Celerity Jul 2020 #21

Unless you're 1 of the 20..... paleotn Jul 2020 #22

Recent article said many organs now. sheshe2 Jul 2020 #28

I Have Seen People Make Their Point When It's Three, Sir The Magistrate Jul 2020 #23

Death is not the only serious consequence. Salviati Jul 2020 #30

What worries me is all the physical problems of the "recovered" victims. dixiegrrrrl Jul 2020 #31

Yep!!! There are going to be massively desperate people in the country as this continues ... RKP5637 Jul 2020 #7

Yes, it's not going to be safe Andy823 Jul 2020 #9

You mean "without a mask" I hope... ❤ nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2020 #11

Yep Andy823 Jul 2020 #16

Definitely not going anywhere. I am, however, prepping for mitigation littlemissmartypants Jul 2020 #12

They have been setting them off here since Memorial Day. sheshe2 Jul 2020 #37

I never shower during thunderstorms and lately we've had some doozies. littlemissmartypants Jul 2020 #38

I live 30 minutes from the beach Fritz Walter Jul 2020 #13

OMG...45th Anniversary of Jaws.... sheshe2 Jul 2020 #15

Here's the terrifying video that goes with the warning Thekaspervote Jul 2020 #14

Saw that. sheshe2 Jul 2020 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author sheshe2 Jul 2020 #19

This should be required viewing for all the deniers and hoaxers who think it LuckyLib Jul 2020 #20

I have no plans at all. lpbk2713 Jul 2020 #17

Good advice. brer cat Jul 2020 #24

And then they'll blame Democrats when they get sick. madamesilverspurs Jul 2020 #25

And then they'll expect us to socialize their medical care for just them when they get sick. NBachers Jul 2020 #27

ikr?! brer cat Jul 2020 #29

Simple and Important marieo1 Jul 2020 #26

You as well, marieo1. sheshe2 Jul 2020 #32

I kind of want to see August first soldierant Jul 2020 #33

Happy soon to be 75 Birthday! sheshe2 Jul 2020 #35

Thank you! soldierant Jul 2020 #48

Wow that is incredibly heavy. We all will be infected? Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2020 #34

Wow, Laura, such a surprise to see you here! sheshe2 Jul 2020 #36

Isn't Doing So Also A Sign Of Respect for The Lives Of Other Beings? Me. Jul 2020 #42

Yes it is, Me. sheshe2 Jul 2020 #43

Of course! Me too Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2020 #54

WTF? Your statement that we would never see August made Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2020 #50

Not at all what my post said. sheshe2 Jul 2020 #51

Huh? Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2020 #52

The correct response to my post is.. thank you for recognizing the pain of your fathers loss. sheshe2 Jul 2020 #55

NO the correct response is for you to clarify and substantiate. Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2020 #58

Ok. So nothing about my condolences about your dad you said died of COVID. sheshe2 Jul 2020 #59

Oh Lordy, this had nothing to do with me or my dad. And thanks Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2020 #60

That's an odd take on such a simple message mcar Jul 2020 #44

What? Odd take? The post said we would never see August! Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2020 #53

OP doesn't say that at all. Please reread. la-trucker Jul 2020 #45

The post says we will never see August! Do you realize how Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2020 #56

I wish you had not taken it so literally. la-trucker Jul 2020 #62

I'll go to the cemetery and that's about it Awsi Dooger Jul 2020 #39

Hugs to you, Awsi. sheshe2 Jul 2020 #49

❤️.. my one grandma was born on Christmas and the Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2020 #57

this llashram Jul 2020 #40

Stay safe. nt sheshe2 Jul 2020 #47

K&R! nt TexasTowelie Jul 2020 #46

Can always tell when there is zero rationale or substantiation! Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2020 #61

Unfortunately there was a massive amount of party's Saturday Polybius Jul 2020 #63