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05-21-2020 07:32 PM
Was watching ABC News with David Muir this evening. He talked about how my state had this huge one-day jump in cases. But, what he didn't say was that number included test results from as far back as 6 weeks ago. So, it's not like we actually had a huge one-day jump. The local news did make a point of saying that this morning so at least some of us know the truth and aren't freaking out about it.
Also, one of our health experts they were interviewing yesterday confirmed that anybody who dies who has a positive Covid-19 test regardless of the primary reason for their death is counted as a Covid-19 death per CDC guidelines.
05-21-2020 07:43 PM
Its hard to know what to believe. One source says the count is undercounted and another will say it is overcounted.
05-21-2020 07:44 PM
I agree that it’s important to understand the statistics-there is a delay in reporting and cases will go up as testing increases. I’m afraid however that this is going to be used to cover up the fact that cases are bound to increase as people ignore the recommendations by medical professionals. I have a concern that some government officials are attempting to minimize the number of cases.
05-21-2020 07:46 PM
I am not the least bit surprised...most news agencies just like to stoke the fear.
05-21-2020 07:49 PM
@Icegoddess I heard that a few months ago and I thought that it was not fair. Is it because they can´t pinpoint what did it or because it´s easier to say that?
The same with Aids. Oh the person had Aids but he/she died from Pneumonia.
05-21-2020 07:52 PM
@Icegoddess The virus manifests itself in many different ways. This Broadway actor who has been so ill with it had to have a leg amputated due to effects of the virus. If someone dies of pneumonia acquired due to the virus, that should be counted as a virus death. The fact is, they wouldn't have had these conditions if they didn't test positive for the virus and have the symptoms associated with it.
05-21-2020 07:54 PM
Fear comes from everywhere not just the news!
05-21-2020 07:54 PM
To me, whatever is reported, either those who are wondering if it is over reported or those who think it is undereported, I'll still see it as a dangerous highly contageous and potentially very deadly virus that we all need to protect ourselves from.
Meanwhile, no matter what is reported, it will not affect the virus at all as it continues to cause many deaths and continue to infect many.
So I'm not sure why it matters aside from political reasons to wonder so much about the statistics.
05-21-2020 07:56 PM
05-21-2020 08:00 PM - edited 05-21-2020 08:03 PM
@Kachina624 wrote:@Icegoddess The virus manifests itself in many different ways. This Broadway actor who has been so ill with it had to have a leg amputated due to effects of the virus. If someone dies of pneumonia acquired due to the virus, that should be counted as a virus death. The fact is, they wouldn't have had these conditions if they didn't test positive for the virus and have the symptoms associated with it.
@Kachina624 @bikerbabe the example given to the health expert was if someone had a car crash and died from those injuries but had tested positive for Covid 19 would they be counted as a Covid19 death and the answer was yes. In fact, there was a case in PA where the coroner confirmed that a man fell from a roof and cracked his head open, but because he had tested positive for Covid 19, he was labeled a Covid-19 death. It was not a question about someone who had a full blown case of Covid-19 dying from complications associated with it which is what you are referring to.
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