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[–] Exec@pawb.social 15 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

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

[–] Excrubulent@slrpnk.net 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.

[–] underwire212@lemm.ee 4 points 2 weeks ago

Capitalists should take note