It is an imperfect comparison, of course, but still useful,
Posted on: April 2, 2020 at 12:39:47 CT
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it seems to me.
I saw an interview of Dr. Fauci by another physician who asked that question about what to put on birth certificates. Dr. Fauci said that if they were showing symptoms of COVID, had the typical respiratory issues and tested positive COVID-19 should certainly be listed as the cause of death regardless of other underlying issues.
But as you say, it is relatively simple for physicians to pick and choose what they list. Some countries may well deliberately encourage physicians to do so. China's numbers are almost assuredly invalid. I do still think that the numbers are still useful and a rough measuring stick for most western countries.
Allegedly, in the US, that type of thing dramatically lowers the actual death rate from complications of abortions.