gwynne
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jan 1, 2012
I read your post through a couple of times. You explain the current situation well. No easy, quick solutions, this is a very difficult, emergency situation.Agreed. This isn't just about 80yo people, but all of us.
think what people need to say (instead of "its just X% or 80yos) is I am willing to die to save the economy, or I'm willing to see my child die alone to save the economy. How many people are willing to say that? Because I might be 47, but it could just as likely be me as it could be you. People die in all 'age brackets.' And more die when we overwhelm the systems in place.
Agreed. We aren't going to make anything better with panic and jumping from one solution to another. We need to make a plan and stick with the plan. And we need to try out best to think about others and help support others so that maybe, just maybe we come out of the other side with as many survivors (individuals and businesses alike) as possible.
I work for a hospital. No one is overwhelming them with a cough. They are only treating the worst of the worst. They have a telehealth center to manage and monitor the rest. Our covid patients who are there, are there because they need to be, they are receiving supportive measures to try to help them survive.
I know two people personally who are fighting for their lives right now. My cousin who's 55, a single father to a preteen and young teen (his wife passed away last year). And my boss's husband who is 47 and father to a 9yo and 12yo. Obviously they were going to have a bad response to this virus, no changing that unless they had managed to avoid it until a vaccine was available. But I'm certainly glad the hospitals have a vent available for them to give them a fighting chance.
I just can't imagine the tragedy of those who could die due to lack of care if we overwhelm the hospitals with people who need critical care.
I really don't know why so many cling to the belief that only the 80 year olds become seriously ill. It's just not true, as you know.
This must be such frightening time for your cousin and your bosses husband and their families.
I hope both gradually recover. The staff caring for these very ill patients are working so hard. I pray we can all work together so our hospitals and ICU's are not overwhelmed.
You must be incredibly busy too. Every department of our hospitals have all they can handle these days. Sending good thoughts, and a hug your way.