Covid Update 7/9/21

Comment #6

grwurston — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 02:47:51 GMT

I was watching the news early this morning. Three different local stations. Half hour each, one after the other. ABC, NBC, FOX All three said, Covid cases have gone way up in the last few days. But, NONE of them gave any actual numbers as far how many cases before, how many cases now, or how many new cases there are. Why wouldn't they do that? Headline #2 They will do it in your area too. Pay attention to what they do or don't say.... [ More ]

Comment #5

lakerben — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 02:15:36 GMT

More denial.

Comment #4

grwurston — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 23:54:26 GMT

Example. Here are two headlines, both for the same place, both saying the same thing, but worded completely differently, depending on the desired public reaction. 1) State official says: Covid cases up. Twelve cases this week, up from eight cases last week. Desired public reaction: Calm. Little or no concern. 2) Governor Makes Big Announcement: Covid cases increase 50% statewide! Desired public reaction: Fear, alarm, panic. Due to no mention of actual... [ More ]

Comment #3

grwurston — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 23:09:22 GMT

Not really. Cases are up but there was a spike this time (July) last year too. This year is still way less.

Comment #2

lakerben — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 03:58:25 GMT

I guess you have not been watching the news. The virus is out of control again. The states with low vacination rates are at crisis level. Hey where are the smelling salts for these people?

Comment #1

grwurston — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 09:43:40 GMT

6/25 Deaths 6,985 up 872 from prior week. 7/2 Deaths 9,048 up 2,063 from prior week. 7/9 Deaths 10,991 up 1,973 from prior week. In comparison, from 6/26 thru 7/2 Deaths from covid 19 in the US was 1,381 In comparison, from 7/3 thru 7/9 Deaths from covid 19 in the US was 1,576 Up 195 from last week.

Original Blog Entry: Covid Update 7/9/21

grwurston — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 09:23:04 GMT