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Covid is Overrated - It's Just a Bad Flu, isn't it?! (beehaw.org)

submitted 2 years ago by Roslavets@beehaw.org to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I've been seeing so much hype around Covid-19 lately, and I just have to say, it's really not as big a deal as people are making it out to be. I mean, come on, it's just a bad flu at worst! I'm tired of all the fear-mongering and exaggerated headlines in the media.

I've had the flu before, and it was no biggie. Sure, Covid has been around for over a year now, but it's really not that different. The recovery rate is so high, and most people only experience mild symptoms, if any. I don't understand why everyone's acting like it's the end of the world.

The lockdowns, mask mandates, and vaccine push are just blown out of proportion. I refuse to live my life in fear and be controlled by the government and media propaganda. It's time to stop overreacting and get back to normal.

So, let's chill out, folks. Covid is overrated, and we should all just relax and get on with our lives. Who's with me?

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[–] QuentinCallaghan@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I’ve had the flu before, and it was no biggie.

COVID is a relatively new virus, and its' full effects are not even known. It spreads more easily than the flu, has killed a lot more people in a shorter time frame and has increased hospital load a lot. Yes, COVID might have been mild for you but not for all people. What about the elderly, immunocompromised, diabetics and other risk groups? Even otherwise people may have been wrecked by COVID.

The Flu vs COVID-19

The recovery rate is so high

Oh, the "99,9 % people recover" argument? Recovering and not dying doesn't mean that COVID isn't dangerous. Ever heard of long COVID?

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (opens in new tab) (CDC), common symptoms of long COVID include:

Tiredness or fatigue

Post-exertional malaise (symptoms that get worse after physical or mental effort)

Fever

Cardiorespiratory problems, such as cough and heart palpitations

Neurological symptoms, such as memory loss and sleep problems

Digestive symptoms, such as abdominal pain and diarrhea

Muscle and joint pain

most people only experience mild symptoms, if any

Even mild COVID linked to brain damage, scans show. Of course further studies are needed as this is only one study.

You are ignorant on so many levels, enough for me.

[–] Roslavets@beehaw.org 0 points 2 years ago

Firstly, comparing Covid-19 to the flu is a valid comparison. Both are respiratory illnesses that can cause similar symptoms, and the recovery rate for Covid-19 is overwhelmingly high. The vast majority of people who contract Covid-19 experience only mild symptoms, if any, and recover without any long-term consequences. Citing isolated studies about long Covid or brain damage is misleading, as further research is needed to establish any causal links.

Furthermore, the perceived severity of Covid-19 has been greatly exaggerated. While it is true that some vulnerable populations may be at higher risk, the overall impact of Covid-19 has been blown out of proportion. In fact, the flu has historically caused comparable or even higher death rates in certain years, yet it does not receive the same level of panic and attention. The media and public health organizations have been sensationalizing the issue, leading to unnecessary fear and anxiety among the general population.

As free-thinking individuals, it is our responsibility to question the mainstream narrative and not blindly follow fear-driven agendas. Instead of succumbing to fear and panic, we should prioritize our personal freedoms and individual rights, and not allow fearmongering to dictate our actions. It is crucial to approach the topic of Covid-19 with a rational and balanced perspective, and not succumb to fear-based tactics employed by certain entities.