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Running the Numbers on a US Pandemic

Posted by Zonk on from the plz-stay-theoretical-k-thnx dept.

Lucas123 writes "A U.S. pandemic would exhaust antiviral medications, reduce basic food supplies, put ATMs out of service, shut down call centers, increase gas prices and up health insurance claims by 20%, according a test project developed by financial service firms. The pandemic paper planning scenario is used by 3,000 banks, insurance companies and security firms in preparing for disasters. The financial services groups are now sharing the pandemic flu exercise information, and all the scenarios are available for download."

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  1. This report is open sores by LiquidCoooled · · Score: 4, Funny

    The report is available in paper format.

    Just make sure you print your own copy out, the last guy who wanted to give it you didn't wash his hands.

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  2. Well... by kevmatic · · Score: 4, Funny

    That would suck.

    Now what?

  3. Re:What are you going to do??? by jollyreaper · · Score: 5, Funny

    What are you going to do when the zombies show up at your door? :-) Fast zombies or slow zombies?
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  4. Re:What are you going to do??? by Pearlswine · · Score: 5, Funny

    What are you going to do when the zombies show up at your door? :-) Fast zombies or slow zombies? First one, then the other
  5. Re:What are you going to do??? by markbt73 · · Score: 4, Funny

    What are you going to do when the zombies show up at your door?

    Tell them no thanks; I've read their pamphlets and I wasn't impressed.

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