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LeicesterHoult t1_ixrwvgr wrote

It really feels like you can’t put any stock in the official numbers anymore. I and everyone I know got covid in August when the state and city numbers were flat. Also no one reports when they have it, so almost all cases go unnoticed.

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gracetw22 t1_ixs5lho wrote

You can’t even report when you have it and test positive on a home test. Or I couldn’t when I had it

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Jaded_Apple_8935 t1_ixsf74i wrote

This is the biggest reason. Numbers are artificially low because the data is only based on PCR testing done in a lab. Since alot of people use rapid home tests now, positives don't get counted. Is this a stupid public health policy? Yes. But our gov probably loves it this way since his fan base includes covid minimizers.

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raindeerpie t1_ixsfjuj wrote

but that's the way it is in every state. this is not some conspiracy theory.

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Ms-Pamplemousse t1_ixst6o0 wrote

Let's be honest, there's not one party of COVID minimizers anymore.

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Ashbin OP t1_ixvh977 wrote

We are far lower in the curve now than in August. We are in a bottom.

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