Those numbers are rocketing
By rappeter13
@rappeter13 (8608)
Romania
March 16, 2020 5:04pm CST
And no, I am not talking only about coronavirus! Those numbers are increasing at high speed, but the number of deaths from seasonal flu is rocketing. In the last 48 hours there were around 5000 deaths in the whole world and around 2000 from coronavirus. That is around 7000 deaths in 48 hours from respiratory illnesses. That is huge!
I don't want to add to the panic, I am not panicked, but I think that we should be cautious, and not just now, but always. The corona virus pandemic will stop, eventually. But the seasonal flu and other diseases will always be around. Some of the hygienic measures should always be kept!
What are your views on this?
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
16 Mar 20
I agree with your friend. This is why I wanted to point out that regular flu is also an issue. There should always be taken measures to limit the effects of different illnesses.
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@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
16 Mar 20
We don't have many cases of flu here ever since so I am not aware. For now, it is only the corona virus that is my concern.
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
16 Mar 20
I think we have more flu cases than corona. And that is the case in the world, too.
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
17 Mar 20
@Alexandoy They should inform correctly, every time.
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@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
16 Mar 20
@rappeter13 you are not the only one who is posting about the flu. But the media is focused on the corona virus for now.
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
17 Mar 20
Millions of people die because of smoking and hundreds of thousands because others smoke. And they don't create a panic because of that.
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
18 Mar 20
@kanuck1 It seems that human nature is a tricky one. Unfortunately, it will not get better.
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@kanuck1 (4424)
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18 Mar 20
@rappeter13 True, there's no panic about smoking though it causes so many deaths. 
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
16 Mar 20
I am not panicking. I am just aware that there are many diseases in the world, and that is strange that hygiene measure were not imposed until now. I mean, they should always sanitize supermarkets, restaurants and streets.
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
17 Mar 20
@DianneN We must learn a lot from this experience. And not only the ordinary, but the authorities and the people who have a big influence in the world we live in.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
16 Mar 20
@rappeter13 They do keep our stores very clean, but I agree, they could do more.
Sometimes it can’t be helped walking into an area where a sick person has coughed or sneezed.
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
17 Mar 20
And there is no panic created because of them. I am aware that this is a big issue, it affects all of us, but I still believe that it is created on purpose. I don't blame local authorities, but the big guys in the world have really big plans. At least, this is how I see things. And unfortunately, they don't care if and how many people die because of their evil plans.
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
16 Mar 20
I am not panicked. What makes me not feel comfortable is the possibility of being taken to quarantine. It would be annoying to be locked up for 14 days with complete strangers.
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