Databases are starting to give us some very detailed numbers on the impact of the novel virus Covid-19.
This allows us to begin investigating any correlations between public policy, cultural impact, and other factors which may contribute to the widely varying death rates. It's important to note that these numbers are listed 'per million' population, rather than raw numbers of state statistical data. |
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Saturation Rates
The Saturation rate of the Covid-19 virus appears to be a mirror image of the death rates, so far. But we'll have to watch states like Florida, Arizona, and Texas, because they are leading destinations of the elderly demographic.
It's become abundantly clear that people over 65 years are the most vulnerable to this virus, which targets the lungs. The biggest controversies are about broad quarantine orders based on fears and ignorance, rather than factual insights. Quarantines are not new to American history, but it's historically based on evidence that a person ordered into quarantine was clearly exposed to a known infected person. Now the governments are making broad edicts even where constitutional authority and due process requirements are ignored. |
(click on a state to see their data)
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A Global Perspective
In terms of Covid-19, New York is the deadliest place on earth. Even Spain & Italy have a lower impact from Covid-19.
The United States is now the most impacted nation, in raw numbers. But in studying the contagion factor & lethality, population ratios are the only scientific number that is helpful. Air Travel & Vulnerability
It seems that commercial air travel plays a huge role in spreadly a disease globally. Especially where a hub airport is a potential distribution point. Whether it's Rome, Heathrow, O'Hare, or any other international airport, the gates & concourses do appear to be a major issue for public policy discussions.
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