| useruserB said: Hearing reports that the death rate may only be 0.2-0.4%, so possibly only 2-4x as deadly as the flu. Had a feeling that the initial stats may have been skewed. Around 4:20, according to SK data/models death rate probably isnt 2% |
Hmmm, let's see the (rounded) numbers being spread around.
a) The simple minded reports: 90'000 confirmed cases of which 3000 have died -> reporter conclusion: 3% mortality rate
b) The slightly better reports: 90'000 confirmed cases, 50'000 recovered, 3000 died -> reporter conclusion: 3% mortality rate
c) The full report: 90'000 confirmed cases, 50'000 recovered, 37'000 still sick, 3000 died -> reporter conclusion: mortality rate unknown, > 3%
a) is obviously FoxNews quality reporting
b) is what everyone is reporting (with erroneous conclusion drawn)
c) is the correct reporting, as of the 37'000 still sick, some may/will die.
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