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Originally Posted by captrat
It would seem we are forgetting some basic information. 1. There is still a deadly virus among us. 2. We do not know who is actually carrying it 3. We do not know all the ways it may be transmitted. 4. We do not know how long it can be active 5. We have no verified treatment or a vaccine. Patience is our most effective strategy for now, so that hopefully we can enjoy life in all its manifestations in the not too distant future.
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There is now much known about this virus. From US and global information it appears the death rate of this virus is less than 1%, probably higher than the flu but not nearly as bad as early projections. We know it is the old and especially older with other conditions who are vulnerable. The younger folks carry next to no risk of death. I think it is pretty clear how this can be spread. What is unclear is have the measures the US taken actually been successful. It is impossible to stop a virus, we may never get a successful vaccine (hopefully that is wrong but there has never been a successful vaccine developed for a Corona virus), so the virus may have to run its course. The vulnerable in this society are going to need to protect themselves for some time. Unfortunately, fans of sprint car racing largely fall into the vulnerable group. I think we are now beyond the medical portion of this virus and have moved into the legal phase. Every business and sport are now weighing the risk of lawsuits and what rules can be put into place for mitigation.