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German researchers say the United States is only detecting 1.6% of novel coronavirus cases, suggesting there may already be some 26 million infections nationally, 1 million in Florida and several tens of millions worldwide.
In a way, a potentially much higher denominator portends good news of much lower death rates than previously feared. But because of delayed or insufficient testing, the German researchers also conclude that current case counts aren’t very useful information, especially in the U.S., Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom, where response to COVID-19 outbreaks has been slower. So they call for urgent improvement in detecting new infections to contain the virus and prevent second and subsequent "waves" of spread.
“These results mean that governments and policy-makers need to exercise extreme caution when interpreting case numbers for planning purposes," Sebastian Vollmer, professor of development economics at the University of Göttingen, said in a prepared statement.
originally posted by: nugget1
originally posted by: RadioRobert
a reply to: ElectricUniverse
The infection rate is higher than the tested rate. So the mortality rate means little.
The death rate is most likely much higher than recorded, also. The number of seniors and those dyeing with preexisting conditions aren't being tested.
New York City officials will begin to count suspected COVID-19 deaths in addition to cases confirmed by a laboratory, following a WNYC/Gothamist report revealing a staggering increase in the number of people dying at home but not included in the official tally because they hadn't been tested for the novel coronavirus.
originally posted by: DBCowboy
a reply to: RadioRobert
If the death rate was .3 % then the draconian, authoritarian measures taken would be more of a power grab by local and state governments.
originally posted by: Zanti Misfit
originally posted by: DBCowboy
a reply to: RadioRobert
If the death rate was .3 % then the draconian, authoritarian measures taken would be more of a power grab by local and state governments.
Bill , I Agree as Usual , but Come On Man , WTF ? ...............LOL
originally posted by: DBCowboy
originally posted by: Zanti Misfit
originally posted by: DBCowboy
a reply to: RadioRobert
If the death rate was .3 % then the draconian, authoritarian measures taken would be more of a power grab by local and state governments.
Bill , I Agree as Usual , but Come On Man , WTF ? ...............LOL
We don't know the actual infected.
testing is done at a limited level.
In Oregon, if you have symptoms but don't need hospitalization, you are sent home, not tested.
Only if you are hospitalized, are you tested.
originally posted by: Zanti Misfit
a reply to: DBCowboy
So , Covid-19 Testing Kits have Not been Manufactured in Mass Since it's Threat to Human Health were First Detected ? Whos Exactly Responsible Fore That > ?
originally posted by: nugget1
originally posted by: RadioRobert
a reply to: ElectricUniverse
The infection rate is higher than the tested rate. So the mortality rate means little.
The death rate is most likely much higher than recorded, also. The number of seniors and those dyeing with preexisting conditions aren't being tested.
Mortality
Number of deaths: 6,515
Each year CDC estimates the burden of influenza in the U.S. CDC uses modeling to estimate the number of influenza illnesses, medical visits, flu-associated hospitalizations, and flu-associated deaths that occur in the U.S. in a given season.
CDC estimates that influenza has resulted in between 9 million – 45 million illnesses, between 140,000 – 810,000 hospitalizations and between 12,000 – 61,000 deaths annually since 2010.
originally posted by: DBCowboy
a reply to: Zanti Misfit
Might want to check with the FDA on that one. . . . .
originally posted by: RadioRobert
originally posted by: Zanti Misfit
a reply to: DBCowboy
So , Covid-19 Testing Kits have Not been Manufactured in Mass Since it's Threat to Human Health were First Detected ? Whos Exactly Responsible Fore That > ?
The same inept governments telling you they need absolute power to save you?
originally posted by: ElectricUniverse
originally posted by: Zcustosmorum
Fox News is a crap source
Fox news is better than msnbc, or CNN, or any left-wing media which have been lying for over 3 years and continue lying.
originally posted by: Zcustosmorum
Things to be aware of:
The death rate is only based on testing done, and seeing as testing is lagging behind, there's a good chance that a lot of people have already had the infection, therefore the death rate is probably lower.
Once more testing is done, a more accurate picture can be formed.
There are still risks however, a second wave can occur if quarantine measures are not adhered to
Ironic, that's what was said from the start, but instead of the death rate going down, it has gone up.