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AnotherMother4Peace

(4,237 posts)
Fri Sep 4, 2020, 04:22 PM Sep 2020

What source is best for Covid-19 info? I find that I no longer trust CDC.

I have a family dynamic that require I find incubation period, symptoms, recommendations, etc. In other words, I need to educate myself so that I may stay safe, and help others. I visited the CDC site, and found I was not confident in what I was reading (even though it may be accurate). I feel as though it has been tainted.

Inquiry: Is there a source that is reliable? Can CDC info be trusted? I live in SoCal. I also need a reliable source that explains testing, and testing recommendations. I need info for people of several generations.

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What source is best for Covid-19 info? I find that I no longer trust CDC. (Original Post) AnotherMother4Peace Sep 2020 OP
In general, you can rely on your local or state department of health. PSPS Sep 2020 #1
Yes, thank you. I will share this info. AnotherMother4Peace Sep 2020 #3
The EU has its own version of the CDC. They might be more reliable. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2020 #2
Thank you - I would not have thought of this. AnotherMother4Peace Sep 2020 #4
Yes. This! Roland99 Sep 2020 #6
I look at the Illinois brief now and then, but for a top level view The Polack MSgt Sep 2020 #5
Thank heavens for bright young minds. It gives me hope. AnotherMother4Peace Sep 2020 #7

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,538 posts)
2. The EU has its own version of the CDC. They might be more reliable.
Fri Sep 4, 2020, 04:28 PM
Sep 2020
https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en I feel terrible that the once-respected CDC has become so politicized that it's no longer trusted.

AnotherMother4Peace

(4,237 posts)
4. Thank you - I would not have thought of this.
Fri Sep 4, 2020, 04:35 PM
Sep 2020

Yes I have always respected and trusted the CDC, even in critical situations. Now, I just don't have that trust. I almost feel like I'm asking Trump, and he would like me and my family to die.

The Polack MSgt

(13,175 posts)
5. I look at the Illinois brief now and then, but for a top level view
Fri Sep 4, 2020, 05:05 PM
Sep 2020

Of US and World trends and numbers I like this site:

https://ncov2019.live/

It's a data scraper - gathering and compiling numbers and posting the results to a dashboard.

It was built by a high school kid, but it works.

It is about a day ahead of the official Illinois' numbers - but it usually matches up pretty well

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