Covid-19: Doctors report from Italy

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6 pointsrobomartin2 comments

Audio report from two doctors in Italy is truly sad. It exposes the reality of a virus with a high R0. When the medical system is overwhelmed deaths extend beyond COVID-19 patients, as doctors are left to decide who to let die.

Anyone who does not believe or understand the seriousness of this pandemic need to listen to this report.

I'm going into total isolation from people for 3-6 months tomorrow in the US after a final dry goods grocery run. I have to go to a federal building tomorrow, but I will be wearing indirect venting goggles and a surgical mask. If they don't like that, they can reschedule, although I've been waiting 7 years for this meeting.

Don't take risks and don't need healthcare for the next 6 months in the US, or your risk of dying will be significant. Assume the medical system will cease operation during this time.

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