
03-31-2021, 05:28 PM
|
Veteran member
|
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Dhahran, Duesseldorf, Hemel Hempstead, Phoenix, Grand Rapids, Washington DC, and now TV
Posts: 851
Thanks: 142
Thanked 853 Times in 364 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tbrazie
Flu about 60,000 a year since 2010. Not saying that Covid is not a huge pandemic, but keep to the facts as reported by CDC. Also keep in mind that every Covid death is reported. The Flu data is estimated. Still, don't downplay the flu. Just saying.
|
CDC says about half that - but you're right, it's an estimate and I believe that some flu is being reported as Covid as well..
Past Seasons Estimated Influenza Disease Burden | CDC
|