Covid true death toll - 15m - not the official 4.5m

[RV Pundit]

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Most countries including developed ones cannot account for excess abnormal deaths in covid-19 era.

https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/coronavirus-excess-deaths-estimates?utm_campaign=the-economist-today&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=salesforce-marketing-cloud&utm_term=2021-09-02&utm_content=article-link-2&etear=nl_today_2

[KenyanPlato]

In kenya we know that deaths are grossly under counted. My sis was telling me that in kiambu rural areas families are using chalk to write on the ground for directions on which family is having a funer. Since there may be multiple funeral going on at the same time near each other. I did notice that everyday I was driving up country I would be seeing a lot of funeral processions especially in densely populated areas like ikinu, Ndumberi, etc

[GeeMail]

The Covid figures in Africa are grossly exaggerated. People are dying but it's not as bad as claimed. Omollo came here one time saying Nyanzans were renting morgues in Western. Initial WHO/CDC and western agencies proclaimed that Africans would die like flies but 'nywele ngumu' is blessed of God. Do not cheer the naysayers.

[RV Pundit]

Even developed nations - the number of deaths the last two years - are above the usual normal morbidity - and covid figures are way low.

In kenya we know that deaths are grossly under counted. My sis was telling me that in kiambu rural areas families are using chalk to write on the ground for directions on which family is having a funer. Since there may be multiple funeral going on at the same time near each other. I did notice that everyday I was driving up country I would be seeing a lot of funeral processions especially in densely populated areas like ikinu, Ndumberi, etc

[GeeMail]

https://www.theafricareport.com/45557/covid-19-why-are-africas-low-death-rates-low/

The 'waste' is embarrassed Africa refuses to die.

[Kim Jong-Un's Pajama Pants]

https://www.theafricareport.com/45557/covid-19-why-are-africas-low-death-rates-low/

The 'waste' is embarrassed Africa refuses to die.

That's an important question.  But we are in the era of science by 24 hour media cycles.  So we have to settle for mostly plausible reasons why this is the case.  The fact of the matter is people are dying in the West.  While I am a healthy skeptic of modern medicine, I think it's best to err on the side of caution in this one.

[RV Heavy Hitter!]

https://www.theafricareport.com/45557/covid-19-why-are-africas-low-death-rates-low/

The 'waste' is embarrassed Africa refuses to die.

The aggressive lockdowns in Africa and younger populations worked marvelously. If we had the same in the west, especially the united states, we'd not be dying like flies. Regular Covid is real, but the delta variant is reeler! I never dropped a guard, but after getting vaccinated, I started going to the stores without a mask sometimes. Weeks later, I got sick for the first time in my life. My wife knew it must be something super bad because she has never seen me ill or even cough in nearly 20 years stint we've been together. The delta made me so sick I couldn't stand for more than 10 minutes...temperature through the roof and every drink tasted the same/bitter ever tea and milk. I tried to look outside, and the sunlight was yellowish, and I knew something was up except dying. My wife prescribed azithromycin and Dexamethason, and within 48 hours, I was back to normal. Please don't get Delta or Lamda variant because it will be almost a wrap if you don't have resources or a competent physician nearby!

[Arcadian_Dreamer]

Ivermectin and other anti parasitic drug usage is widespread in Africa could be the reason. Why are medical officials so anti ivermectin claiming it will kill when nothing of that sort has ever happened but so sure of the efficacy of novel miRNA injections?

Something is fishy.

[gout]

KNBS shows the restrictions saved Kenyans.

Contrary to popular perception on the streets, new data has revealed that fewer Kenyans died in 2020 when Covid-19 hit the country as compared to 2019 when there was no pandemic.

The data captured in the Economic Survey 2021 shows that the number of registered deaths in 2020 was the lowest in five years.

The survey notes that in 2020, 184,185 deaths were registered compared to 191,495 in 2019, with more than half (53.4 percent) of the reported deaths occurring in health facilities.

https://nation.africa/kenya/news/fewer-kenyans-died-in-2020-survey-3546196

[RV Pundit]

Possible..most of our death are communicable..unnecessary deaths..due to basic hygiene..diarhoea leading..plus malaria. I bet the hospitilization is the same. Seem NHIF is turning profit...even.

Kenya should stick with hygiene part but open the economy

KNBS shows the restrictions saved Kenyans.

[Kim Jong-Un's Pajama Pants]

KNBS shows the restrictions saved Kenyans.

Contrary to popular perception on the streets, new data has revealed that fewer Kenyans died in 2020 when Covid-19 hit the country as compared to 2019 when there was no pandemic.

The data captured in the Economic Survey 2021 shows that the number of registered deaths in 2020 was the lowest in five years.

The survey notes that in 2020, 184,185 deaths were registered compared to 191,495 in 2019, with more than half (53.4 percent) of the reported deaths occurring in health facilities.

https://nation.africa/kenya/news/fewer-kenyans-died-in-2020-survey-3546196

That may be true.  But how do you infer what they were saved from?  It seems to me that it can be explained as a reduction in the number of infectious deaths of any causes.  My doctor observed a reduction in flu cases over 2020/21 because anti-COVID measures also reduce flu transmission.

[Georgesoros]

KNBS shows the restrictions saved Kenyans.

Contrary to popular perception on the streets, new data has revealed that fewer Kenyans died in 2020 when Covid-19 hit the country as compared to 2019 when there was no pandemic.

The data captured in the Economic Survey 2021 shows that the number of registered deaths in 2020 was the lowest in five years.

The survey notes that in 2020, 184,185 deaths were registered compared to 191,495 in 2019, with more than half (53.4 percent) of the reported deaths occurring in health facilities.

https://nation.africa/kenya/news/fewer-kenyans-died-in-2020-survey-3546196

That may be true.  But how do you infer what they were saved from?  It seems to me that it can be explained as a reduction in the number of infectious deaths of any causes.  My doctor observed a reduction in flu cases over 2020/21 because anti-COVID measures also reduce flu transmission.

You also gotta remember that diet plays an important role in immunization. Natural food is a great immunizer vs MCDonalds.  You'll see a much lower death numbers in Japan than USA.
Also, lotsa Trumpies have dared COVID and guess who won?
Current vaccines are meant to prevent hospitalization, not COVID.

[vooke]

Ivermectin and other anti parasitic drug usage is widespread in Africa could be the reason. Why are medical officials so anti ivermectin claiming it will kill when nothing of that sort has ever happened but so sure of the efficacy of novel miRNA injections?

Something is fishy.

Fighting fake news with fake news

[Georgesoros]

Ivermectin and other anti parasitic drug usage is widespread in Africa could be the reason. Why are medical officials so anti ivermectin claiming it will kill when nothing of that sort has ever happened but so sure of the efficacy of novel miRNA injections?

Something is fishy.

Fighting fake news with fake news

my bro in law uses it. I told him that any medication (even aspirin) is dangerous especially when used outside its intended purpose. At least I did my part.

[GeeMail]

KNBS shows the restrictions saved Kenyans.

Contrary to popular perception on the streets, new data has revealed that fewer Kenyans died in 2020 when Covid-19 hit the country as compared to 2019 when there was no pandemic.

The data captured in the Economic Survey 2021 shows that the number of registered deaths in 2020 was the lowest in five years.

The survey notes that in 2020, 184,185 deaths were registered compared to 191,495 in 2019, with more than half (53.4 percent) of the reported deaths occurring in health facilities.

https://nation.africa/kenya/news/fewer-kenyans-died-in-2020-survey-3546196

This is perplexing. What did the restrictions save Kenya from? It appears restrictions saved from two major causes of death - drinking and hospital visits. These two were the main casualty of lockdowns. On another hand it is strange to say 2020 deaths were lower yet MoH is spewing data daily and screaming how Covid is killing dozens and dozens. Which is which? KNBS figures are likely to be more trustworthy because it guides long-term policy unlike the Covid propaganda of the media.

So like Pundit I think country should open up but continue restricting drinking (bars should remain closed). Hospital visits should still remain banned.

[RV Pundit]

it got nothing with bar - but all the hand washing, keeping distance and masking up.

Total cases of diseases reported in health facilities decreased by 31.6 per cent to 60.0 million
in 2020 from 87 million. Diseases of the respiratory system and malaria accounted for 27.6 per cent and 19.1
per cent of the total disease caseload, respectively, in the same period. As at 31st December,
2020, the number of confirmed COVID-19 positive cases and related deaths were 96,612 and
1,756, respectively

This is perplexing. What did the restrictions save Kenya from? It appears restrictions saved from two major causes of death - drinking and hospital visits. These two were the main casualty of lockdowns. On another hand it is strange to say 2020 deaths were lower yet MoH is spewing data daily and screaming how Covid is killing dozens and dozens. Which is which? KNBS figures are likely to be more trustworthy because it guides long-term policy unlike the Covid propaganda of the media.

So like Pundit I think country should open up but continue restricting drinking (bars should remain closed). Hospital visits should still remain banned.

[RV Pundit]

The accidents actually increased - so there is no justification for closing bars and night time curfew.

3.15. Table 13.6(a) shows the number of reported road traffic accidents, persons injured and
fatalities for the period 2016 to 2020. The number of reported traffic accidents rose by 24.2 per
cent to 8,919 while the number of reported road traffic casualties increased by 7.8 per cent to
16,970 in 2020.

[Georgesoros]

Whoa!!!
You guys are sick. Comparing apples to oranges.
How many were bankrupted due to illness?
How many got well?
How many donated to relatives and now they are thousands poor?
How many got permanently disabled?
How many firms lost employees due to Covid? How many hours were lost?
This are thetypes of questions we ask in public health.
Many these deaths are preventable.
https://www.tiktok.com/@nurse_sushi/video/6998078138420890886?lang=en&is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1

[RV Pundit]

How is this relevant to COVID-19 pandemic?

Whoa!!!
You guys are sick. Comparing apples to oranges.
How many were bankrupted due to illness?
How many got well?
How many donated to relatives and now they are thousands poor?
How many got permanently disabled?
How many firms lost employees due to Covid? How many hours were lost?
This are thetypes of questions we ask in public health.
Many these deaths are preventable.
https://www.tiktok.com/@nurse_sushi/video/6998078138420890886?lang=en&is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1

[RV Pundit]

Looking at the data again - what traffic police report - low figures - and what hospital reports as hospitization due road traffic accidents - 10 times more.

I think corrupt police data is not worth the paper it's written on.