CDC To Count 'Probable' Cases Of COVID-19

The video discusses the CDC's updated guidelines for counting probable COVID-19 cases, which now include cases meeting clinical criteria without lab confirmation. This change aligns with guidance from epidemiologists and may significantly increase reported cases and deaths. The update coincided with a spike in reported deaths, attributed to New York City's inclusion of probable cases. The CDC reports over 24,000 deaths, while Johns Hopkins University reports over 31,000.

Why do New York City officials believe that data based only on laboratory confirmed tests may be insufficient?

What does the data compiled by Johns Hopkins University indicate about the number of coronavirus deaths in the US?