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[–] HolePunch ago 

i'd like to reiterate

by your logic the 2% death rate is inflated because the number of cases is much higher then reported. Running with this we can say the same about the death rate for the flu, since the number of cases are also probably under reported as well (not everyone goes to the doctor whenever they get the flu). By this logic the Corona Virus is still killing way more people than the flu does

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[–] Johnny_Ninja 1 point -1 points (+0|-1) ago  (edited ago)

The number for the regular flu contractions is also higher because it's more common. But understand, raw numbers aren't helpful here, only percentages. If you're missing a huge chunk of the denominator for corona, then the percentage is going to be way off and appear scarier than it really is. The fact that Chinese medical care sucks isn't helpful either. Many of those people would recover with adequate medical care, which China doesn't have.

If they knew of all the cases which were unreported and the people recovered and moved on with their lives, the rate would be much lower. Speculating on how many cases that is and to what degree the percentage drops is something I don't think any of us are equipped to do accurately, but suffice it to say the point remains.

But hey, if you're really adamant about your fear porn, don't let me stop you.