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The Next Plague Is Coming. Is America Ready? - The Atlantic

Discussion in 'Epidemics (including Covid-19, not Long Covid)' started by Melanie, Jun 16, 2018.

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    Melanie Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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    Melanie, Jun 16, 2018
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    Esther12 Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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    Reckon I'll just keep my fingers crossed on that one tbh.
     
    Esther12, Jun 17, 2018
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    Too late.
     
    duncan, Jun 17, 2018
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    "Researchers estimate that birds and mammals harbor anywhere from 631,000 to 827,000 unknown viruses that could potentially leap into humans."
     
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    So they were right in 2018. The next plague did come and the one after that will be here soon - and the next.

    I would dispute the numbers for viruses, though. Surely it should be between 645,000 and 922,436 unknown viruses? Precise descriptions of things you know nothing about are so important.
     
    Jonathan Edwards, Apr 2, 2025
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