Name:   GoneFishin - Subject:   Fish says thanks for the help....but Date:   5/5/2021 6:06:56 PM (updated 5/5/2021 6:19:27 PM)

The data is the result of reporting from all over the country and the CDC posts the data as they are fed it from various sources. I am sure there will be corrections as they review all the input. However, I do believe they are posting the numbers they receive and not manufacturing them. I just can't buy the CDC posting daily results going back to day one of 1.8% and another number  of .2% or less as Martini posted. There can't be 90% error ratio.

I think the best number we can obtain is number of deaths associated with the virus. The number of tests may be elusive. Total deaths of 570,000 as reported compared to the flu of 35,000 should show the impact of the virus.

If you apply CDC deaths of 570,000, you are close to .2% of the total US population.

I wish Phil could add something to the converstion...he is like a Jr WIX. Glad he and WIX post as they make me look like Winston Churchill.