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Italy Covid19

Post by abbby » Fri, 20 Mar 2020 1:09 pm

Why is Italy's spread so fast and death rate exceptionally high at 8%?
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Post by sundaymorningstaple » Fri, 20 Mar 2020 1:47 pm

They love eating and drinking in large groups. Italy has the highest percentage of elderly in the EU. Therefore more are susceptible to the virus. Also affecting a lot of younger ones as well, but unsure what is causing that aside from their refusal to use safe distancing as requested.
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Post by PNGMK » Fri, 20 Mar 2020 5:04 pm

Also an early start to their tourism season.
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Re: Italy Covid19

Post by abbby » Mon, 23 Mar 2020 11:52 am

Yeah, I think they have an ageing population hence the higher percentage of people catching the virus and succumbing to it. It seems the hospitals are overwhelmed by the large numbers.
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Re: Italy Covid19

Post by Spanisheyes » Mon, 23 Mar 2020 5:29 pm

And therefore many didn't get the treatment.. so sad! :(

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