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Worldmeters.info ^ | 4/22/2021 | Kozak

[Kozak]

+876 DEAD

+65,057 NEW CASES

***583,330** TOTAL DEAD

[heavy metal]

never trust a government that opens its border and distributes thousands of disease carrying invaders across its country during a so called global pandemic...

[USS Alaska]

ESAD

[SauronOfMordor]

[Wilhelm Tell]

Mere facts and statistics don’t mean much here - it’s pretty much QAnon anymore.

[silent majority rising]

China is 95th in the World with 90K while they have the world’s largest population. Wow, they must be really smart...//major sarcasm intended//

[Cletus.D.Yokel]

:: Mere facts and statistics don’t mean much here - it’s pretty much QAnon anymore. ::

It’s all fake!
Made up in some kids basement.
And some folks around here fell for it.

If that’s true...why can’t you shut-the-F-up about it?
Why bring it into the conversation about COVID?
Is COVID fake and promoted by some kid in his basement?

[maddog55]

The chronic compulsive liar continues to spread the daily covid crap.

Kozak (aka Rachel Levine) wakes every morning to disinfect his fornicating Fauci inflatable.

He’s confused and torn by his fascination with the curator of covid doll and his need to stay socially distanced and double masked but his insatiable appetite for his latex lover is more powerful.

He knows one day in the near future his air bag of love will wither and be gone and his daily lies will wither as well.

No longer can the lies be told and Rachel will retract into self pity to ashamed to post the daily drivel that once consumed his life.

[UNGN]

52% of Chinese males smoke. Nobody can talk about how the country with the most smokers in the world has so few Covid deaths.

Sure they weld the sick people in their houses, but shouldn’t someone be looking into the whole smoking paradox/conundrum.

[billyboy15]

“876 dead”

Actual dead from China virus would be 6% of this number or about 52 with the rest dying from complications from 2 or more co morbidity’s.

This scam has run it’s course as is evident by the hysterical reporting of ever more “strains” being reported (even though the death rate continues to fall of a cliff).

[Celtic Conservative]

You don’t come here for the hunting, do ya?

CC

[daniel1212]

Some stats, though somewhat dated, are overall consistent with the present: As of 8:23:09 AM Fri, 01/01/21 we had the figure of 355,000 Covid-assigned deaths out of 21,000,000 (slightly anticipated and in rounded figures) positive Covid-19 cases, which figures (Y is what % of X) to be a CFR of 1.69% (CFR=Case Fatality Rate - see here for more on this - which rate is based on confirmed cases, and which are the minority of cases and have been those mostly likely to be tested and to die, since for most of the pandemic those who had symptoms were the most likely to be tested, while a large percentage of persons who test positive never developed any symptoms) Note: there are over 80 countries with a higher CFR than the USA.

As for the IFR (Infection Fatality Rate, meaning Covid-assigned deaths as a % of the estimated total infections, vs. confirmed infections) in the US, an official estimate of the estimated total infections in the US is very hard to find, but the CDC (Dec. 11) provided a figure of 91 Million Estimated Total Infections and at which time there were about 300,000 Covid-assigned deaths (figures are rounded), and which translates into a IFR of 0.33.

Then we have the CMR Crude Morality Rate(Covid-assigned deaths as a % of the total pop.), in which 355,000 as a % of 332,000,000 is 0.11%. And with 1,828,684 Covid-assigned deaths worldwide (12–28–20) out of a total world population of 7,800,000,000 people (as of March 2020), then the overall worldwide Covid-19 crude morality rate (CMR) is 0.02.

And as mentioned somewhat before, the vast majority of those who die because of Covid-19 are 65 years-old or more,[https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/public-global-health/488305-cdc-80-percent-of-us-coronavirus-deaths-are-people-65] with 80% of all Covid-19 deaths being among those 65 and older since February, and 92% of all Covid-19 deaths among those 55 and older. Covid-19 also was attributable to almost 10 percent of all deaths among those 65 and older, but less than one percent of all deaths among young people. [119]

Then there is the Cumulative rate of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in the United States as of September 26, 2020, by age group (per 100,000 population) 10.6 for those btwn 5-17.

Cumulative case count by age group

	0-4 yr	5-17 yr	18-49 yr	50-64 yr	65+ yr	Total
2020	996	1633	42765	46009	75837	167240

Also what is verifiable is that the CDC has and does allow for probable/presumed cases (and deaths and for which hospitals can indeed obtain more gov. funding) based upon as little as having unexplained having shortness of breath or a cough and having traveled to or lived in an area with sustained, ongoing community transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Or shortness of breath and and just being a senior citizen or having “close contact” with another probable case.

Below are the pertinent excerpts far that criteria from the CDC page (emphasis mine) Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Bold emphasis is sometimes added by me:

…CSTE realizes that field investigations will involve evaluations of persons with no symptoms and these individuals will need to be counted as cases.

Probable

• Meets clinical criteria AND epidemiologic evidence with no confirmatory laboratory testing performed for COVID-19.

• Clinical Criteria

• At least two of the following symptoms: fever (measured or subjective), chills, rigors, myalgia, headache, sore throat, new olfactory and taste disorder(s)

OR

• At least one of the following symptoms: cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing [this is under Clinical Criteria]

Epidemiologic Linkage

One or more of the following exposures in the 14 days before onset of symptoms:

• Close contact** with a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19 disease;

OR

• Travel to or residence in an area with sustained, ongoing community transmission of SARS-CoV-2.
• Member of a risk cohort as defined by public health authorities during an outbreak.[1]

The above provide minimal criteria by which a person can be classed as being having Covid-19 and dying of the same. And for which hospitals can indeed obtain more gov. funding for them.[2]

Based upon this criteria we can easily surmise that many cases and deaths are being classed as Covid-19 when in reality they are something else, including the flu (cases of which are very low).

It is true that many Covid-19 cases and deaths are not reported, however, unlike cases in which about have have no symptoms, I think it is far more likely that there are more deaths being reported as by Covid-19 then that are missed. The reason for this is because those with symptoms are much more likely to have been tested and diagnosed as having Covid-19 and those with symptoms of the ones most likely to die.

Footnotes

[1] Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

[2] Fact check: Hospitals get paid more if patients listed as COVID-19, on ventilators

[RaceBannon]

https://www.theblaze.com/news/medical-experts-claim-herd-immunity-off-the-table

[daniel1212]

In addition, on March 15, 2021 the University of Colorado Boulder reported that a recent CU Boulder analysis of more than 72,000 test samples[28] collected from students and some faculty and staff on the CU Boulder campus between Aug. 17 and Nov. 25 revealed that it was a few “super carriers” with very high viral loads that were likely responsible for the bulk of COVID-19 transmissions, while about half of infected people were not contagious at all at the time of diagnosis. Among those tested (asymptomatic students in residence halls are required to test weekly), 2% of these people carried 90% of the COVID-19 virus. A related study[29] lended further credence to the idea that the amount of virus particles a person carries (viral load) is what drives contagion.[30]

More excerpts from a larger compilation of research, by the grace of God.

Moreover, while offering some protection, mask wearing has detrimental effects,[38] including reducing blood oxygen levels (pa02) significantly, relative to the (limited) effectiveness of the mask and length of time worn (the more effective the mask in blocking particles, the more it reduced blood oxygen levels.[39] N95 masks are also found to have a detrimental effect on nasal resistance after removal (though flat masks are better than a cup type due to the dead space of the latter). And dizziness, perspiration, and short-term memory loss have been reported from extended N95 use.

And although the use of face masks may not negatively effect average inhaled O2 during exercise, yet research shows an increased rate and depth of breathing and cardiac output are needed to compensate for the additional CO2 and with slight increases in systolic and diastolic blood pressures.[40] [41] Therefore the oft-repeated assertion that “face masks don't hinder breathing during exercise” is fallacious and misleading (even cheesecloth will hinder breathing).

Meanwhile, (less restrictive) homemade cotton masks actually produced particles of their own.[42] Negative mask-wearing effects also extend to dental issues such as decaying teeth, receding gum lines and seriously sour breath.[43]

Furthermore, the “stay-sheltered” mandates and shutting down parks and the beach fronts and fear of outside contact was hardly rational since that fosters obesity and other comorbidities.[44] Also, one study of 190,000 blood samples from patients of all ethnicities and ages infected with COVID in all 50 states showed that people deficient in vitamin D were 54% more likely to get COVID-19,[45][46] meaning vitamin D can reduce the risk of catching coronavirus by 54 percent. [47] Among newer studies it was found that over 80% of 200 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 had vitamin D deficiency. Patients with lower vitamin D levels also had higher blood levels of inflammatory markers. Researchers across the globe are also finding a correlation between vitamin D status and patterns of COVID-19 recovery.[48][49][50]

In addition, the quarantine of children may negatively affect their development of immune systems. Research by two professors found that keeping children masked, however necessary, could undermine their bodies’ ability to learn how to fight pathogens.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the world is unwittingly conducting what amounts to the largest immunological experiment in history on our own children...

Memory T cells begin to form during the first years of life and accumulate during childhood. However, for memory T cells to become functionally mature, multiple exposures may be necessary, particularly for cells residing in tissues such as the lung and intestines, where we encounter numerous pathogens. These exposures typically and naturally occur during the everyday experiences of childhood — such as interactions with friends, teachers, trips to the playground, sports — all of which have been curtailed or shut down entirely during efforts to mitigate viral spread. As a result, we are altering the frequency, breadth and degree of exposures that are crucial for immune memory development.[71]

Moreover as regards quarantines and children, a preprint study conducted in Germany found them harmful:

By 26.10.2020 the registry had been used by 20,353 people. In this publication we report the results from the parents, who entered data on a total of 25,930 children. The average wearing time of the mask was 270 minutes per day. Impairments caused by wearing the mask were reported by 68% of the parents. These included irritability (60%), headache (53%), difficulty concentrating (50%), less happiness (49%), reluctance to go to school/kindergarten (44%), malaise (42%) impaired learning (38%) and drowsiness or fatigue (37%)…. A precise benefit-risk analysis is urgently required. The occurrence of reported side effects in children due to wearing the masks must be taken seriously...[72]

[Robert DeLong]

Is Covid real? Absolutely.

Is it being used as a tool to eradicate freedoms? Also absolutely.

So the question becomes, which would you rather lose, possibly your life or definitely your freedom?

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.

Let your brain absorb that if it's capable of doing so.

[palmer]

Actual dead from the pandemic last year: 511,000. There are a couple of caveats. Reputable studies show 1/3 or more excess deaths from stress, deferred medical care, etc (i.e. extreme government response). Another problem is that while there were 511,000 more deaths than 2019, there was also a much larger population. Not sure why, but I suspect they added a couple million illegals who weren't previous counted. With 3 million more people, that's 27,000 more deaths in the year if they are all equally likely to die.

So when I say from the pandemic, that's inclusive. From COVID alone, not very many. From COVID plus something else they would have died from: the jury is still out. We'll see how many fewer people die this year, next year, etc. Then we know the degree of displacement. We already know displacement is high because of the advanced age of many of the victims.

[billyboy15]

“From COVID alone, not very many.”
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Which is NOT being reported by the lame stream media. Of course this is deliberate and all part of the Leftist plan to spread their fear porn.
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“From COVID plus something else they would have died from: the jury is still out”
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Sure the jury is out simply because the reported deaths from this Virus from the Left Wing Media include deaths from many causes other than China Virus.

[silent majority rising]

I suspect that the Chinese have not been truthful with us. Heh heh! //sarc//

[palmer]

The jury is out simply because displaced deaths will result in lower deaths this yea and that hasn't happened yet. Hundreds of thousands of people died last year, but we don't know how premature those deaths were. That's very important for everyone, unless you are close to death, in which case it doesn't matter.

Suffice to say, by the time those facts are in, about a year from now, the media will have moved on to their new bogeyman hobgoblin.

[roving]

If they gave the real numbers without including other deaths blamed on COVID and the numerous false positive tests was fixed, maybe I would take it serious