Originally Posted by
Jet II
So if the figures for Covid are correct what is Germany doing different to Holland and why does that not reflect in a much lower death rate for other respiratory illnesses like seasonal flu where Geramny loses almost exactly the same number of people as Holland when compared for the different size in population.
This is why I would not be taking any of the current published numbers from anywhere as actual proof of anything.
In Holland there is an estimate of 5% infected among all citizens. So about 400.000 infected. 10x higher than reported numbers because most of them are not getting tested since they do not need any medical attention.
confirmed cases included in the published numbers are either hospitilzed or health care personell.
Death rate is estimated to be around 1.5% in Holland.