global-health-covid-195.745 min read "Global COVID Excess Deaths Reach 30 Million in Fourth Winter"
The Economist updated their global daily estimate of excess deaths attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic, projecting a cumulative global excess death toll of 28.5 million, 4.1 times higher than the official COVID death toll. The US experienced a winter surge in COVID infections, with an estimated nearly 1 million cases per day and over 100 million Americans believed to have been infected. The World Health Organization acknowledged that the official COVID death toll is a significant undercount, with excess deaths remaining stubbornly high. The ongoing pandemic and its impact on healthcare systems have led to concerns about long-term consequences for society. The article also draws parallels between the pandemic and Israel's actions against the Palestinian people, emphasizing the need for a planned world socialist economy.
1 year ago•Source: WSWS
