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

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

[–] Excrubulent@slrpnk.net 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months 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 months ago

Capitalists should take note