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Old 10-17-2020, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by dtennent View Post
A few things to consider...1) There is a lag in reported deaths that can take several weeks to catch up and 2) It is always good to look at more than one source. Here is a recent report in Forbes magazine which shows a different take. The source of the graph is JAMA.

How Excess Mortality In 2020 Compares [Infographic]

Finally, here is a graphic approach to explaining why masks are important.
So, the moral of the story is to wear pants and you won't catch the virus, right?
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