The Covid thread

[Slaninar]

And then there's those who die 29 days after a positive test, who aren't counted.


I still think the only accurate measure is excess deaths over and above the average.

My talent of finding problems, and seeing things from all sides
In a special measures situation - stay at home, not nearly as much travelling, even curfews, masks...
the number of deaths may not increase. Fewer traffic accidents. Fewer people sick from flu and other diseases - because of all the extra measures, social distancing, staying at home etc.
Then, there's probably a larger number of heart related problems/deaths - from less moving, more stress etc.


So it's not that simple.
Statistics is a good tool, but one has to know how to use it, and be aware of all the caveats.


On topic: the good soul won't skip the queue. I think that's beautiful
https://www.businessinsider.com/pfizer-c...ne-2020-12