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South Korea took a very different approach than Sweden (much more heavy handed), and ended up with a substantially lower death rate, despite being much more densely populated in areas, fewer cases and a lower case rate. Despite having 5 times the population, they had less than a tenth the number of deaths. I don't know why Sweden is the poster boy here.

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I'm still convinced that Asian countries have built in immunities from years and years of respiratory outbreaks, etc.

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I also think the physical condition of a typical S Korean isn't comparable with the typical El Paso Hispanic. I say that as a guy that grew up in the RGV. These populations are totally different.

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South Korea took a very different approach than Sweden (much more heavy handed), and ended up with a substantially lower death rate, despite being much more densely populated in areas, fewer cases and a lower case rate. Despite having 5 times the population, they had less than a tenth the number of deaths. I don't know why Sweden is the poster boy here.

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I'm still convinced that Asian countries have built in immunities from years and years of respiratory outbreaks, etc.

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I also think the physical condition of a typical S Korean isn't comparable with the typical El Paso Hispanic. I say that as a guy that grew up in the RGV. These populations are totally different.

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Yes, there is very little obesity in SoKo, but the same is true in Sweden. Sweden is not a 'poster boy' but most folks don't understand statistics. Sweden did very, very well, and has a different climate too, vs. most nations compared, plus they didn't see widespread mask mandates (nor certainly usage), nor a real reduction in gatherings/school closings.

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South Korea took a very different approach than Sweden (much more heavy handed), and ended up with a substantially lower death rate, despite being much more densely populated in areas, fewer cases and a lower case rate. Despite having 5 times the population, they had less than a tenth the number of deaths. I don't know why Sweden is the poster boy here.

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I'm still convinced that Asian countries have built in immunities from years and years of respiratory outbreaks, etc.

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I also think the physical condition of a typical S Korean isn't comparable with the typical El Paso Hispanic. I say that as a guy that grew up in the RGV. These populations are totally different.

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Yes, there is very little obesity in SoKo, but the same is true in Sweden. Sweden is not a 'poster boy' but most folks don't understand statistics. Sweden did very, very well, and has a different climate too, vs. most nations compared, plus they didn't see widespread mask mandates (nor certainly usage), nor a real reduction in gatherings/school closings.

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Is that real? Strip joints are essential?!

I don't see a lot of coverage but if I search there are quite a few European countries having protests/riots due to new lock downs. They seem small at the moment but I've always thought this would be a result if this stuff came back around a second time. The longer it drags on I wouldn't be surprised if they get worse. Something to keep an eye on moving forward at least.