We'll definitely have to wait for the hard data, but I'm inclined to believe the inflated numbers aspect given what we've witnessed in various states so far. In Virginia they even admitted to counting each person's test as a completely separate test despite it just being another test for the same person.
The number of positive tests in a state is not equal to the number of cases, as one person may be tested more than once.
CDC Data
I know a number of states, CA, TX, FL(?)..., do not report patients tested, but "specimens" tested and that just seems to be just the right tool to officially artificially inflate the numbers, if that makes sense.
What sources specifically? Im not down with anonymous sources even when its something Im inclined to agree with.
We'll definitely have to wait for the hard data, but I'm inclined to believe the inflated numbers aspect given what we've witnessed in various states so far. In Virginia they even admitted to counting each person's test as a completely separate test despite it just being another test for the same person.
The CDC even says on their site "about the data":
I know a number of states, CA, TX, FL(?)..., do not report patients tested, but "specimens" tested and that just seems to be just the right tool to officially artificially inflate the numbers, if that makes sense.
It does make sense, and seems rather shady "cherry picking" to lead the viewer to a conclusion about the data presented.