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Let’s be rational
DEAR EDITOR,
The US Center for Disease Control (CDC) says the Fatality rate of COVID-19 is 0.4% and an asymptomatic rate of 35 %. According to the CDC, this put the actual fatality rate of at 0.26% similar to the fatality rate of the flu (0.1%). The World Health Organization usually put forward worst-case scenario as a precautionary measure. They predicted that the world’s population would be decimated by AIDS. Where life is concern, it is a prudent strategy.
I am not saying ignore COVID-19 but I am saying, it is impossible for life to prosper under the rules enacted as a response to COVID-19. Although social distancing seems like a good idea, there is no scientific peer review study to support this measure. Business profit will be greater with a crowd. Most restaurants will not be profitable with just 20 persons at a time. It will have to fire some workers. This is true for most businesses. In general, social distancing will cause thousands to lose their jobs.
As a teacher, how will I help a student not understanding a concept without getting close and demonstrating the concept?
In regard to mask wearing in public, it needs to be relaxed because it is difficult to breathe with a face mask on. Long-term use of mask is unhealthy because of the build-up of carbon dioxide. A better suggestion is face shield. This will also enhance communicating with others especially for teaching.
As resilient humans, we must adapt. Balancing the economic and health concerns is vital. People at risk should be encouraged to take precautions and good hygiene is a good idea but life must go on. We must eat so we must open the economy. In terms of international tourist, we must request a COVID-19 free test within 48 hours and check their temperature.
COVID-19 will not just vanish. Humanity has face bigger threats like Ebola, Coronary Artery Disease, AIDS, category 5 hurricanes and thrives. Let’s be rational.
Yours truly,
Brian Ellis Plummer
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