You're using traditional statistical requirements rather than Covid-specific standards. For example, we count anyone as a Covid death if they happen to have the

You're using traditional statistical requirements rather than Covid-specific standards. For example, we count anyone as a Covid death if they happen to have the sniffles when they walk in front of a bus (with, not of). It's important to include events like this else it gives some fringe groups ammunition to understate the seriousness of the pandemic.