They’re not stating it outright but they’re talking about palliative care. Iow we don’t have a ventilator for you so you’re 100% gonna die, here’s some heoin so it won’t hurt as much.
Interesting article, although a few things are concerning. That the race for a vaccine is being done on a track that has never been used to create a vaccine and a potential production bottleneck because the pharmaceutical companies don’t make enough manies.
This shit is so difficult. My sister drove to my parents house to drop some stuff off a few days ago. Her 2 year old daughter started reaching for my mom saying “uppy uppy!” When my mom told her she wasn’t able to hug her my niece was visibly upset. I can’t imagine how tough it is for the parents and children who have to stay distanced.
Why does severity of coronavirus symptoms vary?
Rebecca Morelle, Science correspondent, BBC News
Scientists are racing to find out how coronavirus is spreading so quickly and why the severity of symptoms varies so much.
Viral load is an important factor. It’s how much of the virus there is in your body at any point during an infection. The higher the viral load, the more virus you will potentially shed from your body, making you more infectious to others.
For coronavirus, the viral load is highest about five days after symptoms first appear. And some scientists think it’s the initial dose of virus you receive that’s important. If you’re infected with a small amount of virus, you’re more likely to develop a mild illness. But if you’re infected with a lot, you have a greater chance of developing severe symptoms.
It’s a major issue for health workers. They will be in very close contact with lots of infected people, raising their prospect of becoming infected when a patient’s viral load is at its peak. It’s why having access to protective kit is so important.