COVID-19: good thingsandreimorganhttps://andreimorgan.net/posts/covid_good_things/andreimorganikiwiki2023-08-01T14:34:49ZThought I’d read up on your take on Covid19https://andreimorgan.net/posts/covid_good_things/c1_9a5c6af035b2ea652af219ba95d41bb7/Tonymccolley2023-08-01T14:34:49Z2020-03-21T19:39:01Z
<p>Chime in entirely with your ‘Good things’ post.</p>
<p>I’ll check back often to get your unique angle.</p>
<p>What is your view on:</p>
<p>“https://www.worldometers.info/“ in general</p>
<p>and, Covid19 v Seasonal Flu v Smoking Related deaths; specifically,</p>
<p>as an Epidemiologist?</p>
<p>Warmest Regards to all</p>
<p>Tony</p>
Reply to Tonyhttps://andreimorgan.net/posts/covid_good_things/c2_e1d5984751a413901e31fd9a4ad26909/asm [id.mayfirst.org]2023-08-01T14:34:49Z2020-03-24T00:32:28Z
<p>Hey Tony,</p>
<p>Thanks for looking! And, great question. This is currently being heavily debated by a lot of people. Basically, all the things you mention are also really big killers, but this year (and possibly next - and the next and the next if we're really unlucky) COVID-19 is going to <em>additionally</em> kill a lot of people. As for <a href="https://www.worldometers.info/">https://www.worldometers.info/</a>, it seems to be a pretty interesting site and I think their data are probably pretty reasonable. That said, they are a company and use a proprietary algorithm to provide "estimated current numbers based on statistics and projections from the most reputable official organizations." (from their FAQ - you can find the link in small writing at the very bottom of their page).</p>
<p>Best wishes,</p>
<p>Andrei</p>