How Are COVID-19 Cases and Deaths Trending Globally?

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The discussion revolves around the global trends of COVID-19 cases and deaths, with participants sharing various resources for tracking this data. The conversation includes comparisons between different countries and regions, as well as personal observations about the trends in cases and deaths.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares a link to a US-specific COVID-19 map, highlighting the ability to view total deaths by clicking on the map.
  • Another participant expresses a preference for a world map rather than a US-centric one.
  • A different resource is suggested, which allows for sorting and viewing data by country, emphasizing its usefulness for global comparisons.
  • Some participants engage in a back-and-forth regarding the clarity of the original post about the map's focus on the US.
  • One participant notes that while cases are increasing and deaths are decreasing in general, they express a hope for both metrics to decline.
  • Another participant points out a concerning trend in the UK, where deaths have recently increased significantly after a period of stability.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best resources for tracking COVID-19 data, with some favoring US-specific maps and others advocating for global perspectives. There is also disagreement regarding the interpretation of trends in cases and deaths, particularly in different regions.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention the timing of data collection, particularly around holidays, which may affect the reported numbers. There is also an acknowledgment of the variability in trends across different countries.

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When you wrote map, I was thinking more of a world map. This is only particular to the US @/or A.
 
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StevieTNZ said:
When you wrote map, I was thinking more of a world map. This is only particular to the US @/or A.
Evidently you didn't read what I said
Scroll down to the bottom to see the US map.
 
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dlgoff said:
Evidently you didn't read what I said
Actually I did. Telling me there is a US map at the bottom of the page doesn't mean there are no other maps. You should have said US @/or A from the get go. plane @ simple
 
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StevieTNZ said:
Actually I did. Telling me there is a US map at the bottom of the page doesn't mean there are no other maps. You should have said US @/or A from the get go. plane @ simple
so you must have missed:
Scroll down to the bottom to see the US map.
 
StevieTNZ said:
Telling me there is a US map at the bottom of the page doesn't mean there are no other maps.
What are you talking about? I only posted one map. :oldmad:
 
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nsaspook said:
Cases are increasing, deaths are decreasing. Hope that trend continues.
Well, what would really be better would be for BOTH to decrease !
 
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nsaspook said:
Cases are increasing, deaths are decreasing. Hope that trend continues.
Globally but not in the UK, for the first time since March we have hit over 300 deaths in a 24 hour period. We had been steady at about 120 deaths per day for weeks.
A funny time to be getting the data in though, New Year, holidays, weekend.
See in a few days when everyone is back.
 
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