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Classic Rider's avatar

Yes, it has a low mortality rate for the whole population. However, the rate is appreciably higher for older people. And China has a huge problem with too many oldsters to take care of. The US and Europe also have this problem, but not as severe as China. A new pathogen like Covid could provide relief to the governments dealing with caring for an aging population. And beyond a doubt, our government and especially China would have no problem killing a substantial number of there citizens.

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Susan L.'s avatar

Ugh. And that culture used to respect the elders, right?

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