8 of 986 is nearly 1%. Are you saying 1% of the USA (say 3million) already got it and recovered? Thats a far higher figure than the correct cases (or official recovered of just 28K). How do they come about the anti-bodies without infection?
South Korea reports recovered coronavirus patients testing positive again
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Hmm
Interesting because for a couple of weeks they were saying those who had it could possibly be immune to it...
From New York times
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/25/health/coronavirus-immunity-antibodies.html
Interesting because for a couple of weeks they were saying those who had it could possibly be immune to it...
From New York times
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/25/health/coronavirus-immunity-antibodies.html
They would have been infected but most of those would have had mild symptoms.
It would imply 2.6 million have been infected in the US;
2.6 million infections 18,000 dead.
To reach herd immunity 60% of the population, 200 million in the US would need to be infected.
That would imply over 1 million dead.
These numbers sound really big and completely unbelievable but remember the population of the US is quite large.
UK would need to suffer about 250,000 deaths to achieve herd immunity.
Sweden would need to suffer 50,000 deaths.
Norway just 25,000 deaths, because its population is about 1/60th that of the US.
If i say 25,000 people in Norway could die from CV, most people wouldnt bat an eyelid probably. But say 1.5 million in the US could die, they cant believe it. Even though the ratio is the same.
Here's another news coming out of South Korea, supposedly on a brighter note:
South Korean scientists map coronavirus genome, paving way for vaccine and better tests
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3079431/south-korean-scientists-map-coronavirus-genome-paving
South Korean scientists map coronavirus genome, paving way for vaccine and better tests
- A team led by V. Narry Kim, one of the country’s most prominent researchers, has shed more light on the virus that causes Covid-19
- She says the breakthrough will help scientists understand how it replicates and escapes the human defence system
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3079431/south-korean-scientists-map-coronavirus-genome-paving
South Korea has strict quarantine measures and almost everyone that is in public wear masks. The chances of getting re-infected from another person is slim. That's a possible reason why that number is small percentage wise.
If that report were to be from the USA I would be more optimistic about herd immunity. Only a small percentage of the American population wear masks , the chances of getting re-infected is higher. On top of that just 91 people getting re-infected from the 500,000 cases? That would be a great sign.
If that report were to be from the USA I would be more optimistic about herd immunity. Only a small percentage of the American population wear masks , the chances of getting re-infected is higher. On top of that just 91 people getting re-infected from the 500,000 cases? That would be a great sign.
This is where the westerners should learn from the asians. Basic hygiene and respect for others wellbeing.
China wouldn't be letting anyone into the workforce if there was a remote chance of this happening. Once they decide to TRUTHFULLY go into details then we can get a better picture.
With that said, it appears there's two main mutations. The European one and the original China one. NY is hit with the more severe Europe where Cali has the original. Even with herd immunity you could still get the other IMO.
Also there has been a group of people who have been released WITHOUT antibodies. IF that turns out to be true that will be worrisome.
With that said, it appears there's two main mutations. The European one and the original China one. NY is hit with the more severe Europe where Cali has the original. Even with herd immunity you could still get the other IMO.
Also there has been a group of people who have been released WITHOUT antibodies. IF that turns out to be true that will be worrisome.