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So much for younger people not being at risk from Covid-19

En tråd i 'COVID-19' startet av Dutchie, 5 Okt 2020.

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  1. Dutchie

    Dutchie DI Senior Member Showcase Reviewer Veteran Army

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    A recent study in the Netherlands (according to my neighbour there's been a similar study in the UK with similar results) shows these characteristics:
    1. The study was done for a sample of over 2000 patients with an average age of 47 (range 39-54), 86% of whom reported being in good health before getting infected with Covid-19
    2. A very large majority of them (95%) had mild symptoms and were not admitted to hospital
    3. The most prevalent symptoms during infection were fatigue (95%) and dyspnoea (difficulty with breathing, 90%)
    4. At follow up 3 months later the same two symptoms persisted in 87% and 71% of patients respectively.
    5. After 6 months these percentages were still at 86% and 59% respectively.

    The researchers are careful with their conclusions but suggest there is evidence of a "post covid syndrome" across all ages of patients.
    Original research paper (in English) is here:
    https://openres.ersjournals.com/content/erjor/early/2020/09/01/23120541.00542-2020.full.pdf

    Only caveat might be that their sample of patients is not necessarily representative for all patients in the age group.
     
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  2. Always a Poppy

    Always a Poppy DI Senior Member Restricted Account

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    I'm not in that age group, so not worried :shamefullyembarrased:
     
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  3. eskirvin

    eskirvin DI Forum Adept Blood Donor Veteran Navy

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    I can't imagine where anyone would get the idea there was no risk to them, whatever their age.
     
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  4. Philpots

    Philpots DI Senior Member Restricted Account

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    I think the judge is still out on the long term effects of this. Disregard warnings at your peril. Disregard actions you may take to prevent infection at you peril. This Virus could be a game changer for everyone. Only time will tell so why take the risk?
     
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  5. eskirvin

    eskirvin DI Forum Adept Blood Donor Veteran Navy

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    Yes indeed. This information is something to ingest and use to weigh your risk factors for sure. As to "why take the risk" that's up to each person's determination. Everyone should do what they can to mitigate the risks they take, in their interest and in the interest of their loved ones.
     
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  6. Happy Camper

    Happy Camper DI Senior Member Restricted Account Infamous Showcase Reviewer

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    I guess it would depend on where you are, if there are no cases, you can't catch what isn't there can you?
     
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  7. eskirvin

    eskirvin DI Forum Adept Blood Donor Veteran Navy

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    Doesn't "what isn't there" depend on testing? In addition, "what isn't there" is always a slice in time as what isn't there in one instant might be in the next. Weigh your risk levels and act accordingly.
     
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  8. Philpots

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    But whilst it is elsewhere, open the borders and then what? Think Happy camper wouldnt be so happy.
     
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  9. Notmyrealname

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    Yes - what isn't there might be there, but unseen.

    I saw a film about the 'Invisible Man' (H.G. Wells novel) and he was there but wasn't! :smile:
     
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    Notmyrealname, 6 Okt 2020
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  10. Notmyrealname

    Notmyrealname DI Forum Luminary Highly Rated Poster Showcase Reviewer

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    How did you get a 'not funny' icon (on another, now locked thread)?

    I never see them.

    P.S. Not asking so I can give you one (if you pardon the expression) but just intrigued.
     
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    Notmyrealname, 6 Okt 2020
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