Epidemic Indicators
The discussion highlights critical indicators of an epidemic's status, emphasizing the importance of community transmission rates and testing accuracy. A high mortality rate, particularly above 1%, raises significant concerns, while a decline in the proportion of positive tests signals improvement. The challenges posed by false negatives in testing are also addressed, underscoring the risks of premature releases from quarantine.In this clip
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Just How Bad Is COVID-19? | Dr Eric Feigl-Ding | Modern Wisdom Podcast 149
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