THIS PANDEMIC IS REAL!

I found this from an article in 2016.
I specifically wanted a non-conservative source.

(CNN) More people die in car crashes each year in the United States than in other high-income countries, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a report Wednesday. 

In 2013, more than 32,000 people died on U.S. roads, roughly 90 fatalities a day, according to the CDC.

Technically this is not a pandemic, technically it is not an epidemic. But it is a lot of people.
What I think we should do to minimize this carnage is ban all cars for non-essential travel.

If we can save just one life wouldn't it worth it?
If the life was yours you would surely agree.

There is of course a reason why this proposal of mine to ban all cars for non-essential driving is that the idea is amazingly stupid.  My 'cure' for saving lives on our roads would be worse than the 'disease'  My moronic solution would be worse than the current situation.

My only question regarding the CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC is: Are we over-reacting?

Yes, I know CORONAVIRUS is a dangerous virus or flu.
We have had deadly flus before.
We will have similar problems again.

Maybe if we were not doing all the things we are currently doing to fight coronavirus, all of us would die, or half of us, or one quarter of us, or only 10 million people or only 32,000 people.  We lost 32,000 people every year on the roads according to CNN.  Why are we not addressing that crisis!
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Americans hunker down

President Trump issued new coronavirus guidance, striking a more urgent tone about the outbreak. He asked the public to avoid restaurants, bars, and groups larger than 10 people for at least 15 days, and warned the fight could stretch into August. Many states and cities are already taking additional measures; nearly 7 million Northern California residents are under a “shelter in place” order, mandating that they stay home unless absolutely necessary. CNN POLITICS

Despite measures to protect the markets, stocks hit their lowest point since the beginning of the sell-off. Trump acknowledged the economy may enter a recession, and airlines are in talks with the government for $50 billion in aid. THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

A House-approved package including paid sick leave for some workers and free coronavirus testing could be considered by the Senate today. Meanwhile, some lawmakers are starting to get behind additional crisis measures, like a cash handout to Americans. BLOOMBERG

Where are the worst outbreaks in the U.S.? When is it OK to go out? Here’s the latest on the coronavirus, plus tips for staying healthy, all in one place. APPLE NEWS SPOTLIGHT

THE OHIO GOVERNOR ORDERED POLLS NOT TO OPEN for today’s primary because of the outbreak. The move is creating confusion over how locals can cast their votes, after a judge ruled earlier that the election could not be postponed. Florida, Illinois, and Arizona are going ahead with primaries today. POLITICO

THE U.S.-LED COALITION IS WITHDRAWING TROOPS from some Iraq bases and relocating them in the region. Officials said the move is a result of the threat of Islamic State diminishing, and not because of a wave of attacks by Iran-backed militia groups in recent weeks. THE WASHINGTON POST

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It’s March 16, 2020.

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Americans urged to stay home as coronavirus spreads

Many schools, bars, and restaurants closed across the country in an effort to curb the outbreak. President Trump declared a national emergency, and the CDC recommended gatherings of more than 50 people be canceled for the next eight weeks. Trump himself tested negative for the virus — he had previously met with people who were infected. NPR

The Fed took emergency measures to support the economy. The benchmark interest rate was cut to near zero, and $700 billion in bonds will be bought to support the markets. The Senate is also set to sign an aid package this week. REUTERS

The number of cases and deaths outside of China surpassed those within as the outbreak shifted to the U.S. and Europe. Spain followed Italy and called a nationwide lockdown, Germany imposed border controls, and in France, cafés, restaurants, and movie theaters closed. Crowds swelled at American airports as travelers, rushing home, were screened. THE TIMES AND THE SUNDAY TIMES

How can you keep your kids busy when school’s out for weeks? What’s the safest way to get food if you’re self-isolating? Here are tips for staying healthy (and sane) amid the crisis. APPLE NEWS SPOTLIGHT

JOE BIDEN AND BERNIE SANDERS debated how they would tackle the coronavirus outbreak in last night’s matchup, which was held without an audience. The two argued over health policy, immigration, and climate change, and Biden committed to choosing a woman running mate. USA TODAY