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The Virus, The Economy, The Market and Me

What a tumultuous and unprecedented time we find ourselves in. Like most of you, I'm becoming consumed with searching the news and the Internet trying to learn all I can about this Corona Virus or COVID19.  Two days ago I was apt to blame the media for a lot of hype and generating hysteria - but now whole countries have closed their borders, the NBA has suspended its season, and most of the universities in Colorado have sent their students home.  You have my attention COVID 19, and here's what I know to be true: THE VIRUS While we're learning more each day, what we know for sure about this virus is that it is highly contagious and can be life threatening to the elderly and those with compromised immune systems or underlying medical conditions.  The worldwide figures currently suggest a mortality rate of 3 - 6%, which is significantly higher than that of  the flu.  However, it is likely that many thousands of people have the virus who have not been tested or diagnosed.