[Escape Artist]

Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan

I agree, but as the CDC recently ( in the past couple of days) pointed out, it is very hard to provide accurate information in today's changing environment. The CDC for example can only provide what they are given, and many states have cut back on testing. So, is the decline on the charts you are seeing a result of a decline in testing, decline in reporting, or decline in infections?

In the case of the CDC, they are being pummeled with false claims and fighting misinformation constantly, and have to be very careful what they say because it will be instantly distorted beyond all recognition. So, they have to go slow. And they have to include disclaimers and cautions on any data they give out right now.

And heaven forbid a new variant (Delta?) comes alone, changes everything, and they have to somehow report those changes - while governors are shutting down testing, denying DELTA even exist, and under-reporting infections and deaths, so their "policies" look good to their base "See, I did good and the virus is under control". How many times have we heard that one in the last 18 months? Or it will magically disappear by April - and it didn't so, it has to be CDC that is lying...

Why does the CDC/govt. entities keep pushing the vaccine and admonishing those who don't get it if you can contract and spread the Delta variant anyway? Isn't that what this is all about - the need for a booster because the original COVID-19 vaccines are ineffective against variants?