Covid-19 Reports Exaggerated?
At the time of writing this article, a data report from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) stated that in the U.S. the death toll from coronavirus had passed 200,000 people.
In total, 6.8 million people have been infected by the virus in the U.S. alone, surpassing all other countries.
The report comes amid an increase in the number of cases across all states.
In recent weeks, North Dakota has seen a sharp rise in cases, making it the worst affected state.
Texas, Utah and South Dakota have also seen a rise in cases.
Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has faced a heavy amount of criticism for the way his administration has dealt with the pandemic.
However, the U.S. is not the only country that is seeing a surge in cases, many countries are witnessing a spike in the numbers.
Cases in India, the United Kingdom, Brazil and some European countries like Spain and France are also on the rise.
As we are heading into the winter months, many experts around the world are warning that a second wave is extremely likely.
If anything, this global pandemic has raised more questions than answers.
But, are we asking the right ones?
Are Total Covid-19 Cases Increasing?
While the total number of Covid-19 cases is increasing, the number of active cases is not.
If a person tests positive for the virus, then that means that person is infected with Covid-19 and is contagious. Therefore, it makes them a confirmed case.
However, this has prompted many people to ask why the virus is still spreading, if there have been strict orders for everyone to remain at home.
While there isn't one single reason as to why the numbers are still increasing, some believe it has a lot to do with the way the U.S government handled the shutdown - or didn't.
Are Active Covid-19 Cases Increasing?
The short answer is no. In order for a case to be known as "active," there are a couple of factors that need to be considered.
Factors like what information is available coupled with the probability of a person getting infected are taken into account.
For example, if there is a possibility that a person may be currently infected it counts as an active case. Additionally, if a person is showing any symptoms and has connections to a confirmed case, then that is also is considered an active case.
Is Covid-19 Surge Exaggerated?
The pandemic sent the world into lockdown and health services into a frenzy.
Nevertheless, statistically, the number of deaths caused by respiratory-related issues, and other diseases such as cancer and SARS still far exceed the figures of those that have died due to Covid-19.
The pandemic has brought up many mixed feelings and countless conspiracy theories. Many feel that this is a biological war between the U.S. and China, while others have pointed the finger at Bill Gates, and his quest to track people and depopulate the earth.
Regardless, Covid- 19 has been highly politicized.
But why are Covid-19 cases and numbers being exaggerated? Is a question that everybody would like the answer to.
