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@kmillard said:

@purplefaithful said:
Fauci says coronavirus deaths in US could top 100,000

By ZEKE MILLER Associated PressMarch 29, 2020 — 10:20am

WASHINGTON — As the White House looks for ways to restore normalcy in parts of the U.S., the government's foremost infection disease expert says the country could experience more than 100,000 deaths and millions of infections from the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, speaking on CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday, offered his prognosis as the federal government weighs rolling back guidelines on social distancing in areas that have not been as hard-hit by the outbreak at the conclusion of the nationwide 15-day effort to slow the spread of the virus.
"I would say between 100,000 and 200,000 cases," he said, correcting himself to say he meant deaths. "We're going to have millions of cases." But he added "I don't want to be held to that" because the pandemic is "such a moving target."
About 125,000 cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. had been recorded as of Sunday morning, with over 2,100 dead. It is certain that many more have the disease but their cases have not been reported.
One in three Americans remain under state or local government orders to stay at home to slow the spread of the virus, with schools and businesses closed and public life upended.
Dr. Deborah Birx, head of the White House coronavirus task force, said parts of the country with few cases so far must prepare for what's to come. "No state, no metro area, will be spared," she said on NBC's "Meet the Press."
Fauci said he would only support the rollback in lesser-impacted areas if more testing is in place to monitor those areas. He said "it's a little iffy there" right now.

I love all these numbers. Our beloved governor of MN said we would have 75,000 deaths in MN and then Fauci says its 100,000 for the country. I have friends that I luckily do not live around that are so freaked out and telling me 10 million are going to die in the US. Lots of numbers, not much questioning.

I only listen to the numbers from Fauci and other Infectious Disease experts who have studied this situation there whole professional careers.  The rest of the so-called experts are pulling crap out of you know what.  Yes, I still believe in medical expertise and science

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@purplefaithful said:

@kmillard said:

@purplefaithful said:
Fauci says coronavirus deaths in US could top 100,000

By ZEKE MILLER Associated PressMarch 29, 2020 — 10:20am

WASHINGTON — As the White House looks for ways to restore normalcy in parts of the U.S., the government's foremost infection disease expert says the country could experience more than 100,000 deaths and millions of infections from the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, speaking on CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday, offered his prognosis as the federal government weighs rolling back guidelines on social distancing in areas that have not been as hard-hit by the outbreak at the conclusion of the nationwide 15-day effort to slow the spread of the virus.
"I would say between 100,000 and 200,000 cases," he said, correcting himself to say he meant deaths. "We're going to have millions of cases." But he added "I don't want to be held to that" because the pandemic is "such a moving target."
About 125,000 cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. had been recorded as of Sunday morning, with over 2,100 dead. It is certain that many more have the disease but their cases have not been reported.
One in three Americans remain under state or local government orders to stay at home to slow the spread of the virus, with schools and businesses closed and public life upended.
Dr. Deborah Birx, head of the White House coronavirus task force, said parts of the country with few cases so far must prepare for what's to come. "No state, no metro area, will be spared," she said on NBC's "Meet the Press."
Fauci said he would only support the rollback in lesser-impacted areas if more testing is in place to monitor those areas. He said "it's a little iffy there" right now.

I love all these numbers. Our beloved governor of MN said we would have 75,000 deaths in MN and then Fauci says its 100,000 for the country. I have friends that I luckily do not live around that are so freaked out and telling me 10 million are going to die in the US. Lots of numbers, not much questioning.

There's a s hit ton of misinformation and people freaking out no doubt...

I dont recall the MN Gov saying there was going to be 75k dead in MN, but who knows?

When Fauci speaks I listen. He's one of the few I actually believe and want to hear from. Even he's saying it's a moving target. 

Same I don't remember hearing 75,000. I just know Governor Walz is doing his best and considering worse case scenarios. I am glad he listens to experts and has a great team in place. I know too many are still downplaying the situation unfortunately. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. That is the best way to protect the people. 

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@Vikergirl said:

@purplefaithful said:

@kmillard said:

@purplefaithful said:
Fauci says coronavirus deaths in US could top 100,000

By ZEKE MILLER Associated PressMarch 29, 2020 — 10:20am

WASHINGTON — As the White House looks for ways to restore normalcy in parts of the U.S., the government's foremost infection disease expert says the country could experience more than 100,000 deaths and millions of infections from the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, speaking on CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday, offered his prognosis as the federal government weighs rolling back guidelines on social distancing in areas that have not been as hard-hit by the outbreak at the conclusion of the nationwide 15-day effort to slow the spread of the virus.
"I would say between 100,000 and 200,000 cases," he said, correcting himself to say he meant deaths. "We're going to have millions of cases." But he added "I don't want to be held to that" because the pandemic is "such a moving target."
About 125,000 cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. had been recorded as of Sunday morning, with over 2,100 dead. It is certain that many more have the disease but their cases have not been reported.
One in three Americans remain under state or local government orders to stay at home to slow the spread of the virus, with schools and businesses closed and public life upended.
Dr. Deborah Birx, head of the White House coronavirus task force, said parts of the country with few cases so far must prepare for what's to come. "No state, no metro area, will be spared," she said on NBC's "Meet the Press."
Fauci said he would only support the rollback in lesser-impacted areas if more testing is in place to monitor those areas. He said "it's a little iffy there" right now.

I love all these numbers. Our beloved governor of MN said we would have 75,000 deaths in MN and then Fauci says its 100,000 for the country. I have friends that I luckily do not live around that are so freaked out and telling me 10 million are going to die in the US. Lots of numbers, not much questioning.

There's a s hit ton of misinformation and people freaking out no doubt...

I dont recall the MN Gov saying there was going to be 75k dead in MN, but who knows?

When Fauci speaks I listen. He's one of the few I actually believe and want to hear from. Even he's saying it's a moving target. 

Same I don't remember hearing 75,000. I just know Governor Walz is doing his best and considering worse case scenarios. I am glad he listens to experts and has a great team in place. I know too many are still downplaying the situation unfortunately. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. That is the best way to protect the people. 

Agree.  It is better to over estimate to "try" and get the average person to understand the severity.  So then when it is only 2K in Minnesota then the severe warning and estimates might have prevented hundreds/thousands of deaths.  What's wrong with that.  I also don't recall Gov saying 75K but I am in PA right next to NY around the Poconos where all the NY/NJ have summer homes.  

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@minny65 said:

@kmillard said:

@purplefaithful said:
Fauci says coronavirus deaths in US could top 100,000

By ZEKE MILLER Associated PressMarch 29, 2020 — 10:20am

WASHINGTON — As the White House looks for ways to restore normalcy in parts of the U.S., the government's foremost infection disease expert says the country could experience more than 100,000 deaths and millions of infections from the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, speaking on CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday, offered his prognosis as the federal government weighs rolling back guidelines on social distancing in areas that have not been as hard-hit by the outbreak at the conclusion of the nationwide 15-day effort to slow the spread of the virus.
"I would say between 100,000 and 200,000 cases," he said, correcting himself to say he meant deaths. "We're going to have millions of cases." But he added "I don't want to be held to that" because the pandemic is "such a moving target."
About 125,000 cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. had been recorded as of Sunday morning, with over 2,100 dead. It is certain that many more have the disease but their cases have not been reported.
One in three Americans remain under state or local government orders to stay at home to slow the spread of the virus, with schools and businesses closed and public life upended.
Dr. Deborah Birx, head of the White House coronavirus task force, said parts of the country with few cases so far must prepare for what's to come. "No state, no metro area, will be spared," she said on NBC's "Meet the Press."
Fauci said he would only support the rollback in lesser-impacted areas if more testing is in place to monitor those areas. He said "it's a little iffy there" right now.

I love all these numbers. Our beloved governor of MN said we would have 75,000 deaths in MN and then Fauci says its 100,000 for the country. I have friends that I luckily do not live around that are so freaked out and telling me 10 million are going to die in the US. Lots of numbers, not much questioning.

I only listen to the numbers from Fauci and other Infectious Disease experts who have studied this situation there whole professional careers.  The rest of the so-called experts are pulling crap out of you know what.  Yes, I still believe in medical expertise and science

Hard to believe we live in a world where a statement such as this deserves any kind of praise. But we do, and it does. 

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Hundreds at Louisiana church flout COVID-19 gatherings ban

By STACEY PLAISANCE Associated PressMarch 29, 2020 — 1:25pm

CENTRAL, La. — Hundreds of people flouted Louisiana's COVID-19 ban on gatherings, coming on buses and in personal vehicles to the first of three Sunday services at their church a day after New Orleans police broke up a funeral gathering of about 100 people.
An estimated 500 people of all ages filed inside the mustard-yellow and beige Life Tabernacle church in Central, a city of nearly 29,000 outside Baton Rouge.
More than 3,500 Louisiana residents have been diagnosed with the disease caused by a new coronavirus, and more than 150 of them have died, according to state figures released Sunday. Deaths include that of the first federal prison inmate — a man with "serious preexisting conditions" who was being held in Oakdale, Lousiana, the U.S. Bureau of Prisons said Saturday.
Assistant ministers and worshippers outside the front doors and in the parking lot at Life Tabernacle told media to leave, saying cameras would not be allowed on the property and worshippers had been told not to talk to reporters. They went inside without further comment.
Across the street, neighbors gathered in a driveway, carefully staying at least 6 feet (about two meters) apart.
Paul Quinn, a resident of Central who lives near the church, says this is a health hazard.
"Other congregations are using the Internet, Skype, and other safe ways to congregate. Why can't they? What makes them so special?" said Quinn. "I wish state police would come out and do something. This is above our little local police level. The state needs to get involved. If they get out of church and go to the grocery store, it's a serious health hazard. They don't know how many people they're affecting, and they don't seem to care. That's a problem."
The virus has killed seven of more than 160 people diagnosed with the disease in East Baton Rouge Parish, according to state figures.
In New Orleans, police broke up a "funeral repast" of about 100 people Saturday afternoon, issuing a warrant for a 28-year-old man who refused to shut it down and giving the band leader a summons, a news release said. Several complaints about that event were among more than 300 received in the past week about violations of a ban on gatherings of more than 10 people, Superintendent Shaun Ferguson said in a separate statement.
More than 1,300 of the COVID-19 diagnoses and 73 of the deaths have been in New Orleans, and Gov. John Bel Edwards repeated on Sunday's national news talk shows what he's been saying for days: the city's hospitals are likely to run out of ventilators by April 4 and of hospital bed space by April 10.

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Nature finds a way.

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@"BarrNone55" said:
Nature finds a way.

Meanwhile, @ Rockhill Community Church today in Duluth, MN...

We Scandinavians take our Pandemics damn seriously lol! 

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^ hheeeeyy i havent seen that building in weeks.

Jesus is always livestreaming.

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Lets be honest though, thats about everybody that lives here.

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