The CDC Wants States to Count 'Probable' Coronavirus Cases and Deaths, but Not All Counting the Same Way
The CDC Wants States to Count 'Probable' Coronavirus Cases and Deaths, but Not All Counting the Same Way

The CDC Wants States to Count 'Probable' Coronavirus Cases and Deaths, but Not All Counting the Same Way

Ndey Manneh

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<p>One thing that has eluded the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic is accurate counting of cases and deaths. Every state counts the numbers differently, despite guidelines from the CDC to count both lab confirmed cases and “probable” cases of COVID-19. The goal is to get accurate national statistics that inform public health decision making. Beth Reinhard, investigative reporter at the Washington Post joins us for how cases are counted.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

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