# Infection Rate on The No Agenda Show Infection Rate comes up in 10 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2020 to April 2022. - **Chapters:** 10 - **Episodes:** 10 - **Discussed:** March 2020 – April 2022 - **Related topics:** [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [India](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [Infection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infection.md), [Amy Goodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-goodman.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Brazil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brazil.md), [Breakthrough Infection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breakthrough-infection.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [Data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data.md) ## Chapters 1–10 of 10 ### Global Death Rate, Harvard Infection Projections - **Episode:** [1439: COVID Retrospective](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1439-covid-retrospective.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-03 - **Time:** 59:26–1:01:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1439-covid-retrospective/chapter/global-death-rate-harvard-infection-projections.md The WHO reported a global death rate of 3.4% for COVID-19, noting it was deadlier than the seasonal flu. A Harvard expert provided a projection that 40% to 70% of the world's adult population could eventually be infected. The expert noted that many cases might be asymptomatic, which would lower the overall fatality rate among the total infected population. Keywords: [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), [death rate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/death-rate.md), [harvard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard.md), [infection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infection.md), mathematical models ### New South Wales COVID Statistics, Breakthrough Infections - **Episode:** [1397: ok zoomer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1397-ok-zoomer.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-07 - **Time:** 17:14–19:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1397-ok-zoomer/chapter/new-south-wales-covid-statistics-breakthrough-infections.md Health officials in New South Wales, Australia, reported that 140 out of 141 people hospitalized with COVID-19 were fully vaccinated. This data point is used to challenge the narrative that breakthrough infections are rare. The report details the age distribution of those in intensive care, noting that the disease is affecting individuals across all age groups regardless of vaccination status. Keywords: [new south wales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-south-wales.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [breakthrough infection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breakthrough-infection.md), [hospitalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hospitalization.md), [vaccination rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccination-rates.md) ### Chinese Vaccines, Nigeria COVID Statistics and Mass Hysteria - **Episode:** [1314: Gnarler](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1314-gnarler.md) - **Published:** 2021-01-21 - **Time:** 2:12:52–2:18:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1314-gnarler/chapter/chinese-vaccines-nigeria-covid-statistics-and-mass-hysteria.md The hosts discuss the existence of 200 different Chinese COVID-19 vaccines and compare international death statistics. They highlight the low death toll in Nigeria and India despite high population density, suggesting that U.S. numbers are inflated by combining pneumonia, influenza, and COVID (PIC) data. They also question the mysterious disappearance of seasonal flu cases. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [nigeria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigeria.md), [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), infection fatality rate, flu cases ### COVID-19 Case Fatality Rates and PCR Terminology - **Episode:** [1289: Post Orange](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1289-post-orange.md) - **Published:** 2020-10-25 - **Time:** 10:56–13:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1289-post-orange/chapter/covid-19-case-fatality-rates-and-pcr-terminology.md A report on the fall coronavirus surge in the United States highlights rising hospitalizations in 39 states, including an emotional briefing by the Illinois Director of Public Health. The discussion critiques the media's use of the word "cases," arguing that a clinical case should require symptoms rather than just a positive PCR result. Analysis of the data suggests that while "cases" are rising, the case fatality rate remains extremely low. Keywords: [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [pcr test](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pcr-test.md), case fatality rate, [illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md), [medical terminology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-terminology.md), [infection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infection.md) ### Global COVID-19 Statistics, India Infection Milestone - **Episode:** [1275: Hypocrite Oath](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1275-hypocrite-oath.md) - **Published:** 2020-09-06 - **Time:** 30:05–32:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1275-hypocrite-oath/chapter/global-covid-19-statistics-india-infection-milestone.md India has joined the United States and Brazil in the "four million club," surpassing 4 million confirmed COVID-19 infections. Global deaths have reached 875,000 according to Johns Hopkins University data, while the U.S. reports over 6.2 million cases. Critics argue that the use of cumulative numbers rather than active case charts creates a misleading perception of the pandemic's current trajectory. Keywords: [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [johns hopkins university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johns-hopkins-university.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [brazil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brazil.md), [infection rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infection-rates.md) ### CDC Director Robert Redfield and COVID-19 Infection Estimates - **Episode:** [1271: 3 Screws](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1271-3-screws.md) - **Published:** 2020-08-23 - **Time:** 45:18–47:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1271-3-screws/chapter/cdc-director-robert-redfield-and-covid-19-infection-estimates.md CDC Director Robert Redfield estimated that up to 18% of the U.S. population, or 30 to 60 million people, may have already been infected with COVID-19. Media reports by Amy Goodman are criticized for using these crude estimates to imply a higher death toll while ignoring Redfield's call to wait for finalized data. The discrepancy between media framing and actual official statements is highlighted. Keywords: [robert redfield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-redfield.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [infection rate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infection-rate.md), [data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data.md), [amy goodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-goodman.md) ### Texas Retail Closures, Pool Testing Methodology Concerns - **Episode:** [1258: Dummy Placebo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1258-dummy-placebo.md) - **Published:** 2020-07-12 - **Time:** 4:55–8:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1258-dummy-placebo/chapter/texas-retail-closures-pool-testing-methodology-concerns.md Small businesses and bars in Texas face permanent closure due to renewed lockdown measures, while large retailers like Walmart remain open. Concerns are raised regarding "pool testing" in Austin, where testing one positive individual in a group results in the entire group being counted as positive cases. This methodology is criticized for inflating case numbers while the actual death rate remains low. Keywords: [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [retail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/retail.md), [walmart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walmart.md), pool testing, covid-19 cases, [infection rate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infection-rate.md), [small business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-business.md) ### Grocery Store Infection Rates, Retail Worker Safety Data - **Episode:** [1239: Beaches are Open](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1239-beaches-are-open.md) - **Published:** 2020-05-07 - **Time:** 58:38–1:02:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1239-beaches-are-open/chapter/grocery-store-infection-rates-retail-worker-safety-data.md Data from a large grocery chain employing 30,000 people across 20 states shows only 52 confirmed COVID-19 cases among its staff. This low infection rate among front-line retail workers, who have constant public contact, challenges the narrative of the virus's extreme lethality. The discrepancy in data is leading to increased public frustration with continued stay-at-home orders. Keywords: [grocery stores](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grocery-stores.md), [infection rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infection-rates.md), retail workers, [data analysis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-analysis.md), [lockdowns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdowns.md) ### Dr. Deborah Birx and COVID-19 Testing Mathematics - **Episode:** [1237: Imbleachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1237-imbleachment.md) - **Published:** 2020-04-30 - **Time:** 1:14:19–1:18:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1237-imbleachment/chapter/dr-deborah-birx-and-covid-19-testing-mathematics.md The hosts deconstruct Dr. Deborah Birx's comments on the accuracy of COVID-19 tests, specifically the impact of a 1% infection rate on false-positive results. Using a prevalence estimator, they explain that if the actual infection rate is higher (e.g., 15-30%), the tests become significantly more reliable. They suggest that Birx's "waffle" on the numbers stems from a desire to downplay the actual spread of the virus. Keywords: [deborah birx](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deborah-birx.md), [false positives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/false-positives.md), prevalence, [statistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/statistics.md), [infection rate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infection-rate.md) ### Michael Osterholm Joe Rogan Interview and Pandemic Modeling - **Episode:** [1228: Stunning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1228-stunning.md) - **Published:** 2020-03-29 - **Time:** 20:54–25:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1228-stunning/chapter/michael-osterholm-joe-rogan-interview-and-pandemic-modeling.md The hosts revisit a March 10 interview between Joe Rogan and infectious disease expert Michael Osterholm. 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