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TomCADem

(17,387 posts)
Tue Mar 24, 2020, 01:51 PM Mar 2020

Mathematical Models on COVID-19?

We hear about the President and members of Congress getting briefings, which include mathematical Models showing the potential impact of COVID-19. It is interesting that there are no published discussions of these models, since the math could be replicated. The American Hospital Association prepared this slide, though they also did not publish it.

https://i.insider.com/5e62a449fee23d58c83a9e62?width=700&format=jpeg&auto=webp

As Trump prepares to ease up on isolation (steepen the curve?), what is the math behind the various options on the table.

Is the choice between two million dead, but a mild recession, or 500,000 dead but a severe recession?

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Mathematical Models on COVID-19? (Original Post) TomCADem Mar 2020 OP
I think they are choosing two million dead and a mild recession defacto7 Mar 2020 #1

defacto7

(13,485 posts)
1. I think they are choosing two million dead and a mild recession
Tue Mar 24, 2020, 02:08 PM
Mar 2020

because they will get to have their cake and eat it too.

What they are going to get though is another thing.

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