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Britbuffguy · 07-12-2020, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MrHT

Well it’s been 4 months, we shut down businesses putting the economy through hell and it’s now July and I’m hearing that we’re breaking record numbers in new cases. Really very upsetting when you think about it. If I hear that other states are going down like NY is, I would feel a lot more at ease right now. No progress has been made in this country as a whole and that’s why I’m upset. I wasn’t expecting it to be over; but was expecting new cases to at least start going down by now. Given our current situation, we have a loooong way to go; much longer than 4 months.

But I agree with you. Very frustrating that people aren’t doing what they’re supposed to. And even more frustrating that we’re in a big mess right now and people still haven’t learned. Hearing Disney World reopening and seeing people lined up like that is enough to make me very furious. What’s people’s excuse? They can’t stay locked home forever and want to live a normal life again. Well yeah, had people done what they were supposed to, we would be back to normal life, or at least, close to it.

Why did you expect new cases would go down when half the country didn't take it seriously? We have never, not once, had ONE UNITED path to this virus. It's been 50 states doing everything how they want, which most people felt would create a whack a mole issue...and it happened exactly like those people said it would. It's now hitting the people that saw little cases, so they rushed to open everything up again, when the smart people said wait.

Like someone else above said, even as Florida is spiking hardcore right now, stupid people are pushing for Disney to open. And that kind of stupid is just gonna drag this thing out all summer long.

And then when it gets cooler and people start staying inside again, we'll probably have another big bump.

This crap is gonna be with us for a good long while.

Batman1980 · 07-12-2020, 03:46 PM

The "new" normal will be the roller coaster ride as the United States sees cases go up and down without ever truly stabilizing.

MifuneFan · 07-12-2020, 03:50 PM

15,300 new cases in Florida today..

Batman1980 · 07-12-2020, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

15,300 new cases in Florida today..

ay221 · 07-12-2020, 04:18 PM

DukeTogo84 · 07-12-2020, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

15,300 new cases in Florida today..

Something is truly wrong with Florida. With Florida breaking the US record, they really need to stop with the amusement parks, reopening schools, and enforcing masks, otherwise it's only going to get much worse.

LordoftheRings · 07-12-2020, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Batman1980

A lot of these people are not working.

Worldwide, two weeks ago ...
• https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/...nization-72086

* Near the end of May (almost two months ago) there was another article saying ...

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At least 49 million people across the world are expected to plunge into "extreme poverty" -- those living on less than $1.90 per day -- as a direct result of the pandemic's economic destruction and India leads that projection, with the World Bank estimating some 12 million of its citizens will be pushed to the very margins this year.

I keep a close eye open on India ...

Pondosinatra · 07-12-2020, 10:11 PM

Thought this was a neat story on the people behind the website that has been the go to for likely everyone on the planet since all this started at the beginning of the year...

https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/11/healt...rnd/index.html

sandman slim · 07-12-2020, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthony P

the saddest thing is the only toughness this time around that is needed is for people to stay at home and post/read social media, watch TV and films, play video games , enjoy their favourite at home hobbies….

I would love to. Unfortunately, I'm "essential"...

Penton-Man · 07-12-2020, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Britbuffguy

....And then when it gets cooler and people start staying inside again, we'll probably have another big bump.

I’m watching for a continuing trend in Australia as an indicator for us since their winter is now….

Add in a bad flu season and it does not portend a favorable prognosis for the future unless there are therapeutic breakthroughs and/or widespread distribution of safe and effective vaccines

Penton-Man · 07-12-2020, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Pondosinatra

Thought this was a neat story on the people behind the website that has been the go to for likely everyone on the planet since all this started at the beginning of the year...

https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/11/healt...rnd/index.html

Hopkins people share a tradition of making meaningful contributions, e.g. https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...s#post15177807

MrHT · 07-13-2020, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

15,300 new cases in Florida today..

What the hell??

Pondosinatra · 07-13-2020, 02:17 AM

"Prof Jonathan Heeney, a virologist at the University of Cambridge, said the study confirmed a growing body of evidence that immunity to Covid-19 is short-lived. “Most importantly, it puts another nail in the coffin of the dangerous concept of herd immunity,” he said."

https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...study-suggests

LordoftheRings · 07-13-2020, 02:30 AM

Peaceful picture of the day ...

Yokohama, Japan

Penton-Man · 07-13-2020, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

15,300 new cases in Florida today..

If Florida were a country, new COVID-19 cases ranking –
#1 the United States
#2 Brazil
#3 India
#4 Florida
(but hey, the positivity rate is now only 13½%

)

LordoftheRings · 07-13-2020, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

Just happened to be watching this episode last night...

I have one relative living in Florida; she's a nice woman.

LordoftheRings · 07-13-2020, 02:43 AM

Officials warn of health risks as heatwave may break records in the south of US

Venice Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA - July 11

Aloha from Hawaii 73 · 07-13-2020, 02:44 AM

Ridiculous of yahoo to write a "de Niro will only earn 7.5 mill this yr" article , this is the last thing people need to hear about when they lose their jobs or end up homeless.....shame on you , Yahoo > : (

shane01 · 07-13-2020, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Aloha from Hawaii 73

Ridiculous of yahoo to write a "de Niro will only earn 7.5 mill this yr" article , this is the last thing people need to hear about when they lose their jobs or end up homeless.....shame on you , Yahoo > : (

I think they were just quoting his lawyer, who stated this in court. DeNiro's going through an ugly divorce.

LordoftheRings · 07-13-2020, 03:01 AM

Mexico today officially ranks #4 worldwide with over 35,000 total of departed, behind UK, Brazil and USA.

07-12-2020, 03:46 PM	#11342
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	The "new" normal will be the roller coaster ride as the United States sees cases go up and down without ever truly stabilizing.

07-12-2020, 03:50 PM	#11343
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	15,300 new cases in Florida today..

07-12-2020, 10:11 PM	#11348
Pondosinatra Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:45 Trading Score:2	Thought this was a neat story on the people behind the website that has been the go to for likely everyone on the planet since all this started at the beginning of the year... https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/11/healt...rnd/index.html

07-13-2020, 02:17 AM	#11353
Pondosinatra Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:45 Trading Score:2	"Prof Jonathan Heeney, a virologist at the University of Cambridge, said the study confirmed a growing body of evidence that immunity to Covid-19 is short-lived. “Most importantly, it puts another nail in the coffin of the dangerous concept of herd immunity,” he said." https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...study-suggests

07-13-2020, 02:30 AM	#11354
LordoftheRings Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Portishead ♫	Peaceful picture of the day ... Yokohama, Japan

07-13-2020, 02:43 AM	#11357
LordoftheRings Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Portishead ♫	Officials warn of health risks as heatwave may break records in the south of US Venice Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA - July 11

07-13-2020, 02:44 AM	#11358
Aloha from Hawaii 73 Special Member Member since:Dec 2011	Ridiculous of yahoo to write a "de Niro will only earn 7.5 mill this yr" article , this is the last thing people need to hear about when they lose their jobs or end up homeless.....shame on you , Yahoo > : (

07-13-2020, 03:01 AM	#11360
LordoftheRings Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Portishead ♫	Mexico today officially ranks #4 worldwide with over 35,000 total of departed, behind UK, Brazil and USA.

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