In the end, the mortality rate of
SARS was ~9.5%.
So far, this thing is ~3%.
SARS was going to wipe us off the planet in 2003. But, hey,
why change things?
Quote:
People are over-reacting to SARS, creating a worldwide panic that could overwhelm attempts to contain the disease, two of the world's leading virus scientists say. …
… "Obviously, the fear comes from the fact that this is a novel disease. Many aspects of this epidemic are still mysterious," he said. "Fear of SARS is outrunning SARS per se." …
"… The Chinese government was totally irresponsible in covering it up," …
… But while SARS is new and frightening, its impact so far has been minor. In a mild year, influenza and its complications kill an estimated 250,000 people around the world. Malaria kills at least a million, mostly children. …
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Etc., etc. I'm pretty sure all of the above quotes were just copy/pasted into the latest media scare-pieces (except that last one, which remains largely ignored because it isn't scary enough.)
Yeah, I admit I don't have a perfect understanding of the virus, but the numbers aren't backing up the panic.
And, yes, governments should cooperate (and have) to help prevent its spread.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr. Bobsky
Your comparison is not adding anything to your understanding of this disease
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Bruce, I am no expert on the subject, so I figure I have exactly two options:
1) I can remain ignorant, and panic with the rest of the world;
2) I can do a
little research and reading and educate myself so that
I do not have to panic with the rest of the world.
I choose option 2. I do not need to have a full "scientific" understanding of the virus to recognize FUD when I see it.