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Here we go again rule... (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Yes, this is real.

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

That mortality rate would limit its spread, wouldn't it?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Yes, it would. Covid got around because of its long dormant period and high transmissibility. It's only gotten less lethal over time as it's mutated. Turns out killing your host is a poor reproductive strategy.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

Capitalists should take note