tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024178972531580240.post7490530516574941013..comments2024-03-14T09:31:24.792-04:00Comments on TORONTO CATHOLIC WITNESS: "EBOLA-ITIS" ~ the mania of those who still defend the lockdown for Covid-19Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024178972531580240.post-60775438342711671282020-05-24T09:28:15.345-04:002020-05-24T09:28:15.345-04:00In comparison the H3N2 Virus (so-called Hong Kong ...In comparison the H3N2 Virus (so-called Hong Kong Flu) of 1968-70 killed (according to CDC figures) approximately 100,000 Americans (US population 200 million), and between 1-4 million worldwide. If we extrapolate the SARS-COv2 deaths we are being told (and the debate as to if they are all really from SARS-COV2 is another story with multiple sources indicating the figures in the western nations Baronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265555388172261643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024178972531580240.post-82499969705994852842020-05-24T09:26:12.484-04:002020-05-24T09:26:12.484-04:00I initially supported the lockdown given that the ...I initially supported the lockdown given that the virus was a novel coronavirus and that reports of deaths, such as the official WHO IFR was at 3.4%. Further, the Models presented in early-late March continued to estimate these figures. John Ioannidis of Stanford who was skeptical of these predictions even in mid March (since proven correct) extrapolated much preliminary evidence by analyzing theBaronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265555388172261643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024178972531580240.post-89884039342119450442020-05-23T09:01:20.031-04:002020-05-23T09:01:20.031-04:00Bishop Miehm of Peterborough, in his letter dated ...Bishop Miehm of Peterborough, in his letter dated from May 19th, makes it clear that the Ontario Bishops are talking plans. He himself has made a Committee for Re-opening in his own diocese. Things are being discussed. The lack of relative transparency leaves something to be desired, though.<br /><br />As for my own stance on the matter, I would like things to be opened up a little faster and Irenaeushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15432088067981270937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024178972531580240.post-42517046504968106602020-05-23T06:19:33.633-04:002020-05-23T06:19:33.633-04:00The initial need to isolate was necessary so as no...The initial need to isolate was necessary so as not to overwhelm the health system and to "flatten the curve," not to prevent everyone from getting the Chinavirus. It worked. So, what is it about now? It is past time to open everything up with everyone taking necessary precautionis.<br /><br />Vox Cantorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16987049370515084083noreply@blogger.com