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Re:Comparing Covid-19 Deaths to Flu Deaths Is Like Comparing... by HarryHirsch on Friday May 01, 2020 @12:12PM (#23043550)
Why are we talking about closed beaches? We were talking about people with symptoms of appendicitis who choose to stay away from the hospital that is very much open for such cases.

Closing the beaches is frankly idiotic, but postponing elective surgery isn't. It's not wise to go in for a breast enlargement when an epidemic is on the move. With an appendicitis, on the other hand, you don't have a choice.

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Re:Comparing Covid-19 Deaths to Flu Deaths Is Like Comparing... by SpicyLemonZest on Friday May 01, 2020 @12:25PM (#23043713)
If a surgery isn't needed to prevent serious permanent injury in the next few days, it's considered elective. Tumor removals, for example, are elective surgery and have generally not been allowed.
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