• forrcaho@lemmy.world
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        4 months ago

        This is an informative chart that definitely contributes to the discussion. Without any clue where it comes from, though, I have no way to gauge its credibility.

        • dohpaz42@lemmy.world
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          4 months ago

          According to the article that this graphic came from, it’s from Johns Hopkins University, data as of 4 May.

      • Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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        4 months ago

        I’m curious on how that translates in population density? The US is (on average) a fair bit lower in density compared to other countries, and still had atrocious numbers for Covid

    • collapse_already@lemmy.ml
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      4 months ago

      Do those three countries count as developed? The author could be relying on that qualifier. As a U.S. citizen, I would rather be compared to places like France, Germany, Japan, etc. than them (no offense ment, but we’re talking about aspirations).