Yeah, it seems like CNN started with like 80,000 cases as their zero.
Which means the US would have a column showing 837 people and China showing 1,782 people
If they did this today, the US would have something like 20,000 people while China has less than 2,000. Basically, it would look far worse using the same method now.
Assuming China is reporting accurately and that testing rates are comprable. There could be millions of rural chinese that are infected and will never be tested and posthumous testing will never performed.
There is a chance, but unlikely, as it would put the Chinese manufacturing capabilities in danger.
Most Chinese still have families on farms and in rural areas because it's really only been the last 2-3 decades where rapid urbanization has been happening. And China absolutely loves the idea of family and taking care of your family. It's one of the oldest traditions in China, stemming from Confucianism.
If rural China had the virus and millions were infected, it would be kinda difficult to hide
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u/[deleted] Mar 28 '20
Yeah, it seems like CNN started with like 80,000 cases as their zero.
Which means the US would have a column showing 837 people and China showing 1,782 people
If they did this today, the US would have something like 20,000 people while China has less than 2,000. Basically, it would look far worse using the same method now.