| The US has overtaken China in total infections 22:07 - Mar 26 with 1524 views | StokieBlue |
Just announced they are at 81,378 which puts them past China (usual caveats apply with regards to Chinese numbers).
It's looking really bad over there, they don't seem to be anywhere close to their peak. It's impossibly hard when you have to battle a virus and your own president.
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| The US has overtaken China in total infections on 22:11 - Mar 26 with 1496 views | monytowbray |
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It's utterly terrifying out there. My daughter's Great Grandma is in quarantine with it right now. She told me last week her family had been carrying on as normal but she was being sensible. I told her to do as much social distancing as she could and be extremely hygienic. Her Mum's side are all very typical low income Americans though, a lot of drama and some of the stuff my daughter tells me about her life there worries me. She's so used to it though and doesn't bat an eyelid at the fact her younger brother has his own gun.
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| The US has overtaken China in total infections on 22:13 - Mar 26 with 1487 views | WicklowBlue |
They are in serious trouble over there, Trump has his head buried in the sand while New York's infection rate is spiralling out of control. Haven't seen today's figures yet but yesterday NY had 5k infections.
I work with a lot of colleagues on the West Coast who have been told to stay at home. I believe at least one has had Covid and recovered but doesn't know as they weren't tested. Worrying times globally but USAs growth chart is horrendous even compared to Italy and China! |  | | |
| The US has overtaken China in total infections on 22:14 - Mar 26 with 1476 views | vapour_trail |
Total measured and reported infections.
This is a bit of a meaningless stat really, stokie.
You question the Chinese number but given the deprioritisation of testing in the uk, we’ve not a scooby what our figure is.
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| The US has overtaken China in total infections on 22:23 - Mar 26 with 1436 views | StokieBlue |
| The US has overtaken China in total infections on 22:14 - Mar 26 by vapour_trail |
Total measured and reported infections.
This is a bit of a meaningless stat really, stokie.
You question the Chinese number but given the deprioritisation of testing in the uk, we’ve not a scooby what our figure is.
I’m not sure there’s even a point in reporting that stat. |
I don't think that's totally fair, the BBC are reporting it at this very moment on the news :).
A few minor points:
- I've not mentioned our number at all so not sure why you have mentioned it?
- The UK is 6th in the world for the number of tests undertaken but I agree it should be more. The focus seems to be on the antibody test at the moment.
- The US has tested less than China so a direct comparison isn't unreasonable.
- The US curve is shocking and increasing rapidly and that's not just because of the increase in their testing.
I agree there are are loads of unknowns in all the stats and modelling around Covid-19 and it they should be taken in that context but I don't think that means they shouldn't be considered.
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| The US has overtaken China in total infections on 22:34 - Mar 26 with 1397 views | vapour_trail |
| The US has overtaken China in total infections on 22:23 - Mar 26 by StokieBlue |
I don't think that's totally fair, the BBC are reporting it at this very moment on the news :).
A few minor points:
- I've not mentioned our number at all so not sure why you have mentioned it?
- The UK is 6th in the world for the number of tests undertaken but I agree it should be more. The focus seems to be on the antibody test at the moment.
- The US has tested less than China so a direct comparison isn't unreasonable.
- The US curve is shocking and increasing rapidly and that's not just because of the increase in their testing.
I agree there are are loads of unknowns in all the stats and modelling around Covid-19 and it they should be taken in that context but I don't think that means they shouldn't be considered.
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Not a pop at you. I just don’t think there’s any integrity to these reported infection stats we are being fed by governments the the media will then compare or use to cite most infections here, there or anywhere else.
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| The US has overtaken China in total infections on 22:37 - Mar 26 with 1377 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| The US has overtaken China in total infections on 22:34 - Mar 26 by vapour_trail |
Not a pop at you. I just don’t think there’s any integrity to these reported infection stats we are being fed by governments the the media will then compare or use to cite most infections here, there or anywhere else.
Apples and pears. |
Is apples and pears the same as false equivalence. |  |
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| The US has overtaken China in total infections on 23:17 - Mar 26 with 1299 views | catch74 |
I still keep looking at the figures - mortality still at 16% for reported cases that have had an outcome. That’s staggering. There are now over 500, 000 cases, with a curve that’s not slowing. |  |
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| The US has overtaken China in total infections on 23:18 - Mar 26 with 1287 views | monytowbray |
| The US has overtaken China in total infections on 23:17 - Mar 26 by catch74 |
I still keep looking at the figures - mortality still at 16% for reported cases that have had an outcome. That’s staggering. There are now over 500, 000 cases, with a curve that’s not slowing. |
So many grey areas though in regards to people who have had it and recovered with the testing factor. | |
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| The US has overtaken China in total infections on 23:29 - Mar 26 with 1273 views | catch74 |
| The US has overtaken China in total infections on 23:18 - Mar 26 by monytowbray |
So many grey areas though in regards to people who have had it and recovered with the testing factor. |
Indeed, but we’re not inside for no reason. I don’t think you’ll find any figures anywhere without a line going steeply upwards. Be nice to see some evening out! | |
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| The US has overtaken China in total infections on 01:08 - Mar 27 with 1202 views | monytowbray |
| The US has overtaken China in total infections on 23:29 - Mar 26 by catch74 |
Indeed, but we’re not inside for no reason. I don’t think you’ll find any figures anywhere without a line going steeply upwards. Be nice to see some evening out! |
Not going to happen for a couple of weeks at least I’d guess.
The countries doing more testing have a lower mortality rate though, and that tells us something I’d hope.
Every now and then I suddenly remember I’ve been stuck inside for over 2 weeks because there’s a new virus on the lose and it’s still a bit surreal.
Honestly, I hope this opens up discussion about food chains around the world. Every illness we’ve faced like this has stemmed from animals. | |
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| The US has overtaken China in total infections on 01:22 - Mar 27 with 1190 views | catch74 |
| The US has overtaken China in total infections on 01:08 - Mar 27 by monytowbray |
Not going to happen for a couple of weeks at least I’d guess.
The countries doing more testing have a lower mortality rate though, and that tells us something I’d hope.
Every now and then I suddenly remember I’ve been stuck inside for over 2 weeks because there’s a new virus on the lose and it’s still a bit surreal.
Honestly, I hope this opens up discussion about food chains around the world. Every illness we’ve faced like this has stemmed from animals. |
I’ve not tried raw bat yet. Definitely some massive issues that need sorting.
We’d just started using pasture fed beef at the pub, grass fed only means 40% outside, these ones have to be out grazing 100%. The taste is incredible, the pasture required means carbon negative. Crazily the meat is cheaper for me, cutting out a number of middle men. | |
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