QUESTION ABOUT FLORIDA AND COVID 19 - Page 2

gardenman · ‎03-09-2010

@haddon9 wrote:
One thing I found interesting regarding numbers in Florida (where my mom lives and I would like to visit) vs. Pennsylvania (where I live), Fl has roughly double the population of PA. However their Covid numbers are at least half including deaths...why?

I realize that PA got it sooner but it's now many weeks later than when the northeast first got it. Plus Fl has been less strict about social distancing that PA....just thought that this was interesting.

Flying however looks very dangerous to me and I won't be getting onto a plane for some time. I simply can't physically drive that long to get there to see her.

Why is the big question with this virus. Lots of things about it don't seem to make a lot of sense. You would think population density would play a role, but a country like India with an incredible population density is relatively untouched with just 85,940 cases among 1.3 billion people. NJ has 143,905 cases with a population of just 8.9 million. India has 153 times as many people, but about half the cases of Covid-19. Why?

Even within NJ you find wild variations. My county only has 446 cases of Covid-19 despite being a major travel hub. Routes 295, 40, 49, the Turnpike all run through my county with route 55 either just in or just out of it. We have lots of diners, restaurants, hotels, motels, truck stops, but just 446 cases with 18 deaths. Hudson County has 17,237 cases with over a thousand dead. Hudson County has 676,061 people while my county has 62,607, so you would expect the numbers to be ten-fold higher, but Hudson County has 38 times more infected. Why? Are Hudson Countians just more reckless? More unlucky?

We're still in the early stages of understanding this virus. It feels like it's been around forever, but it's only been known for about 136 (or so) days. There's still lots more to learn about it. A lot of what we're seeing from the numbers, just don't add up though. Countries you'd expect to get hard hit by a pandemic are relatively untouched while some countries you'd expect to be able to handle things are getting crushed.

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arizona babe · ‎05-05-2010

@Calcgirl I live in Phoenix and Gov Ducey has put us into Phase 2 which is not a total opening- it allows businesses to open only if they follow CDC guidelines and it is up to them if they wish to open- still many casinos will not open or movies theaters - if we peak with all of this he has said he will have to go back to stay at home orders- I myself do not trust these openings nor people- at this time I would not set foot in a casino or any enclosed space except grocery store- I do not believe the Cardinals will play with fans this season or any of the other sports here- its a mess and I think it is just too soon

kimbobimbo · ‎04-28-2012

In fact, there has been an increase in Covid-19 cases in Florida, and Palm Beach County is now considered a "hot spot" My recommendation is that everybody read trustworthy news sources and not rely on the opinions of people on the boards and elsewhere.

millieshops · ‎03-09-2010

@Laura14Like every other state - lots of Florida is safe depending upon where you go and what you do.

Just in case you're searching for a new and different activity - I read in the local paper yesterday, you can rent an axe-throwing mobile trailer for $400 for 2 hours. They'll provide all the equipment + 2 employees and 6 or 8 people can then use it.

I'm taking a pass!

Laura14 · ‎06-09-2014

@millieshops I have family there so I won't be out and about too much especially since I've got the axe throwing hookup from you. I will be printing out pics to hang for the ultimate in stress relief. Great idea! 🤣🪓🪓🪓

Laura14 · ‎06-09-2014

Me vacationing in Florida...🤣🤣🤣🤣🪓🪓🪓

qvcfreak · ‎03-10-2010

@Laura14 I love Xena the Princess Warrior. Now that's a Princess I can roll with

Spurt · ‎03-20-2010

@gardenman wrote:
@haddon9 wrote:
One thing I found interesting regarding numbers in Florida (where my mom lives and I would like to visit) vs. Pennsylvania (where I live), Fl has roughly double the population of PA. However their Covid numbers are at least half including deaths...why?

I realize that PA got it sooner but it's now many weeks later than when the northeast first got it. Plus Fl has been less strict about social distancing that PA....just thought that this was interesting.

Flying however looks very dangerous to me and I won't be getting onto a plane for some time. I simply can't physically drive that long to get there to see her.
Why is the big question with this virus. Lots of things about it don't seem to make a lot of sense. You would think population density would play a role, but a country like India with an incredible population density is relatively untouched with just 85,940 cases among 1.3 billion people. NJ has 143,905 cases with a population of just 8.9 million. India has 153 times as many people, but about half the cases of Covid-19. Why?

Even within NJ you find wild variations. My county only has 446 cases of Covid-19 despite being a major travel hub. Routes 295, 40, 49, the Turnpike all run through my county with route 55 either just in or just out of it. We have lots of diners, restaurants, hotels, motels, truck stops, but just 446 cases with 18 deaths. Hudson County has 17,237 cases with over a thousand dead. Hudson County has 676,061 people while my county has 62,607, so you would expect the numbers to be ten-fold higher, but Hudson County has 38 times more infected. Why? Are Hudson Countians just more reckless? More unlucky?

We're still in the early stages of understanding this virus. It feels like it's been around forever, but it's only been known for about 136 (or so) days. There's still lots more to learn about it. A lot of what we're seeing from the numbers, just don't add up though. Countries you'd expect to get hard hit by a pandemic are relatively untouched while some countries you'd expect to be able to handle things are getting crushed.

@gardenman

Yep, your right....things just don't add up with these numbers, one person said more testing needed, but another came out and said testing doesnt really mean a thing unless EVERYONE in the U.S. was tested....go figure (no pun intended).....

Even in NY it shows most of the people that caught the virus were staying at home....so that means other family members/friends must've brought it to them and why didnt the carriers get it?!?!?!?!? It's downright CRAZY!!!!

Our city opened up....our mayor was overrriden by the governor regarding masks...but stores are allowed to set their own rules.... We have 79 new cases but most of those were from the prisoners in jail....

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conlt · ‎03-16-2010

I live in Florida, I am an RN and hyper-vigilant about this virus . I am at high risk and my brother is a extremely high risk and I am his caregiver. I think we will see a spike in cases. Florida has a Covid dashboard on the Florida Department of Health Website. I am going to try and paste it here. I staying in. I order food at wal mart pick-up, QVC, and Costco and that is it. We are not through this yet at least in my opinion. We had over 500 more new cases yesterday and there are many people who have not been tested. I pray for all of the people who have lost their income. I don't want to see people die.

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