Covid-19 deaths UK vs Japan

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UK - 42,500 deaths
Japan - 1,600 deaths

UK Population - 65m
Japan Population - 126m

UK Population Density - 725 persons per sq mile
Japan Population Density - 863 persons per sq mile




Coronavirus: Japan's mysteriously low virus death rate - BBC News

I thought it was interesting to compare the two countries.

The only difference I can think of is Japan doesn't have Boris and his totally inept team.

[NotAllThere]

Perhaps it's genetic.

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Perhaps it's genetic.

With Boris that would not surprise me.

[SimonMac]

UK - 42,500 deaths
Japan - 1,600 deaths

UK Population - 65m
Japan Population - 126m

UK Population Density - 725 persons per sq mile
Japan Population Density - 863 persons per sq mile




Coronavirus: Japan's mysteriously low virus death rate - BBC News

I thought it was interesting to compare the two countries.

The only difference I can think of is Japan doesn't have Boris and his totally inept team.

Japan and other east asian societies have a better acceptance of wearing face masks, they acknowledge even before COVID19 the mask is not for only for their protection, but to protect others.

A quick history of why Asians wear surgical masks in public — Quartz

[Paddy]

Japan has a very orderly society who will readily obey laws. They are used to wearing masks.
Japanese hospitals are not short of equipment.
Japanese families and the public highly respect old people, old people are given priority.

In the UK, over 65s are neglected and dumped and disrespected by the younger generation. Even the government advises don't
bother treating over 65s for covid 19.
The Tories could not organise a pee up in a brewery, never mind how to deal with covid 19.

[Old Greg]

Japan has a very orderly society who will readily obey laws. They are used to wearing masks.
Japanese hospitals are not short of equipment.
Japanese families and the public highly respect old people, old people are given priority.

In the UK, over 65s are neglected and dumped and disrespected by the younger generation. Even the government advises don't
bother treating over 65s for covid 19.
The Tories could not organise a pee up in a brewery, never mind how to deal with covid 19.

Stop being so undemocratic. You lost. Get over it.

[SueEllen]

Perhaps it's genetic.

Having Neanderthal genes could make you more at risk from severe symptoms of Covid-19, study finds | Daily Mail Online

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I guess at the end of this, Boris and cronies will give us the "Lessons will be learned" speech

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Having Neanderthal genes could make you more at risk from severe symptoms of Covid-19, study finds | Daily Mail Online

How do you rate my chances?

[Paddy]

Having Neanderthal genes could make you more at risk from severe symptoms of Covid-19, study finds | Daily Mail Online

Never take any notice of :-

The DM

Research with "may be" and "could be" conclusions.