caelkhnter
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Queens New York is already unable to treat the people who require hospitalization. IF people who require hospitalization cannot be treated, the mortality rate will rise. That is why the effort to slow the progression is so important.
If required medical resources were not an issue, this virus would not warrant such efforts. However, because this virus is so contagious, and because so many infected require hospitalization, (last number I read was something like 12% of people infected require hospitalization) this is as serious as it gets.
I am sure many people currently live in areas that have not experienced serious numbers YET. I caution everyone not to let that make you feel your communities are safe. The mandated measures are for the benefit of all. Slowing the rapid progression serves to benefit all of us. At least that is they way I see it.
If required medical resources were not an issue, this virus would not warrant such efforts. However, because this virus is so contagious, and because so many infected require hospitalization, (last number I read was something like 12% of people infected require hospitalization) this is as serious as it gets.
I am sure many people currently live in areas that have not experienced serious numbers YET. I caution everyone not to let that make you feel your communities are safe. The mandated measures are for the benefit of all. Slowing the rapid progression serves to benefit all of us. At least that is they way I see it.