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300+ of the 486 are unexpected. The title is true but its a bit misleading: > The 486 deaths represent a "195% increase over the approximately 165 deaths that
by konaraddi 5y ago
300+ of the 486 are unexpected. The title is true but its a bit misleading:
> The 486 deaths represent a "195% increase over the approximately 165 deaths that would normally occur in the province over a five-day period," she added.
> Of note: Although not all of these deaths can be attributed to the heatwave in the Pacific Northwest, Lapointe said the extreme weather is likely responsible for the surge in numbers.
- MeinBlutIstBlau 5y agoI came here to point that out too. I guess correlation does not attribute causation...only when it's not the headline.
- BuyMyBitcoins 5y agoCorrelation implies clicks.
- nixpulvis 5y agoDoes a 195% increase not seem related to you? Don't get me wrong, news agencies are the fucking worst, as they hype shit to the point of apathy. But don't let that distract you from the truth.
- MeinBlutIstBlau 5y agoNo I mean I get that yes, the increase in heat is the most likely culprit, but what if it was a surge in COVID? This read like an article that should've waited and not just spread fear mongering for the sake of it simply cause they added that little unverified caveat. If they knew that was the case, then why are they reporting on speculation? It's as if Intel sent out a press release to say "yeah we've got our 7nm architecture chips ready to go!; NOTE: we just finished a batch and haven't tested them but we'll let you know if they do work!"