[pt17]

I am thinking any run-of-the-mill statistician could correlate the increase in coronavirus cases with any number of things “post hoc”.

[pt17]

I am also thinking that becoming a coronavirus alarmist, like climate alarmism, could lead to increased budgets for those inclined to take such positions.

[nwrep]

Correct. Correlation is not causation. And such an implication should not cause cessation of action.

[grey_whiskers]

What major sources of atmospheric nitrogen dioxide are there? In geographical proximity to cities?

Trucks and buses.

Why is vehicle traffic down drastically in China?

Oh, right, Greta Thunberg.

You're an idiot, then.

[ken in texas]

re. I am thinking any run-of-the-mill statistician could correlate the increase in coronavirus cases with any number of things “post hoc”.

I'm sure various and sundry people will "prove" all kinds of things.