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Coronavirus and the Stats: Your Questions Answered

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Decoding COVID-19 Death Statistics

This chapter examines the complexities of data interpretation related to COVID-19, particularly focusing on excess death counts and their implications. It discusses the reliability of reported statistics and the challenges of distinguishing between COVID and non-COVID fatalities. Through a critical analysis of mortality trends, the chapter sheds light on how these figures influence public perception and policy decisions.

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