At the very least this has no way to distinguish directly between direct and indirect effects of the epidemic. The average person has put on weight, gets less e

At the very least this has no way to distinguish directly between direct and indirect effects of the epidemic. The average person has put on weight, gets less exercise and is less likely to go visit a doctor. I think the distinction is important if this type of statistics are used to consider e.g. the easing of outdoor restrictions.