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Originally posted by Gutterboy
Not directly, but I don't think its not such a big deal. The death rate is no higher than the flu, and if anything, it appears to be less infectious.
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what makes it different is that is can be lethal to very healthy people (which is extremely rare with the flu in developed countries). also, it's still not completely ironed out as far as what is actually causing the symptoms.
it is spreading in a similar fashion to a basic cold - but when have you seen a developed country (such as Canada) have this many deaths and serious illness, in such a short time? lately, with prior notice.
two hospitals shut down. hmm. of course i doubt it will pan out to much... we did tests with bacteria taken off the walls of surgical theatres in my 4th year, that were completely immune to all known forms of antibiotics. now that's scary...
