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by martinpw 2294 days ago
> like Merkel's obscene, wildly irresponsible statement about how up to 70% of Germans could get Covid

I've seen numbers in that range from multiple official places from people who are experts in the field. She didn't just pull that number out of the air. And I don't think it is obscene or irresponsible to share - it is a realistic and sobering reminder of the severity of the situation.

> in reality it'll be a tiny fraction of that

Yeah, I don't think I'll give much weight to someone who makes categorical sounding statements without giving any backing evidence...