Originally Posted by
rylan
Difference is, the flu/cold doesn't have a 60%-70% mortality rate... and those other things like obesity, smoking etc are a cumulative effect over years and basically at the control of the person. The panic comes from the fact that if you get Ebola, you're likely to be dead in a month or two. Couple that with the disorganized/poor govt response.
Ebola has a 60-70% mortality rate when treated in the US? You are 'likely' to be dead in a month or two if you get it in the US?
Would love to see your source for those 'facts'.
This is why there is panic - ignorant people who don't know what they are talking about going around and well, talking.
And stop touching your face, Dave.
David