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Originally Posted by kjc  Just saw news preview about a massive jump in covid 19 cases here in Maryland. I’ll be watching tonight to see what that’s all about. Scary stuff. Well I can tell you one thing for sure: I will not be going out for anything anytime soon! |
The news (all channels) is being so misleading. Massive jump was created by a backlog of tests finally being done and reported. This doesn’t mean it’s spreading faster, although it is still on the rise here, but not to a greater level as news implied. Just changes the number of reported cases, not an all of a sudden increase in cases. Anything to keep people stressed out.
Another thing I would like to see reported is the percentage rates of deaths to confirmed cases. Although the US has higher numbers of both, the death rate is one of the lowest, 3.47% last time I did the math. But I guess this is good news, so it’s best not to broadcast it. SSMH