To be fair, the media isn’t disseminating the information about corona very well. It’s a panic that is starting a societal regression.
- COVID-19 does not usually cause severe symptoms or death when people do catch it.
- When people do acquire COVID-19, they most often (perhaps as high as 80-90% of the time) have only mild or moderate symptoms (i.e., fever, cough, shortness of breath).
- People most at risk of severe reactions to COVID-19 are the same people who are most at risk to severe reactions from other illnesses such as the flu: the elderly and those with chronic health issues such as heart disease, diabetes, etc.
- Because people who are less vulnerable to the virus can spread it to those who are more vulnerable (i.e., those who are immunosuppressed, over 65 years), it is important to refrain from physical contact with others and stay home when sick.
- Children seem to be the least likely to be infected or to experience severe symptoms if infected.
Where I work in Nashville closed it’s doors at 5:30 yesterday. It’s the restaurant industry.
Supermarket panic and schools closing around Nashville, TN are what’s happening. Not sure about death-count or people who have confirmed cases though. I know there are at least 5 confirmed cases from the last update a week ago (so probably more now).
It’s a strong likelihood that we will be on a quarantine in 48-72 hours - from two sources I’ve heard from in the military. Do take these words with a grain of salt though as they may be hoaxes.
In all honesty, I disagree with how the government is acting. But, by God’s Providence we shall all prevail with prayer. There’s no need for any fear.
Lord have mercy.
