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> We count flu deaths in the same way, so the data is equally skewed. We actually don't, because flu is not routinely tested for the way that COVID-19 currentl
by _-___________-_ 7y ago
> We count flu deaths in the same way, so the data is equally skewed.
We actually don't, because flu is not routinely tested for the way that COVID-19 currently is among suspected cases.
- pas 7y agoI think the comment claims that both flu and corona deaths are assigned almost solely based on symptoms and medical history (eg. if someone comes in with a fever, develops a pneumonia and dies then they look at signs to tell apart the diseases - did the patient have runny nose and joint aches? yes? then flu. no? but had shortness of breath? corona.)