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Agreed. That's how I've always thought it was. It's all about the tilt of the earth.

I would avoid a connecting cabin if at all possible. Too much noise.

Here's a couple of good sources for what you are asking: https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/coronavirus-excess-deaths-tracker https://ourworldindata.org/excess-mortality-covid

People are all too willing to overlook this.

Lol I'm not sure about "took the lead". Several cruise lines imposed a vaccination requirement as early as February.

Not sure about deaths from flu, but you can find information about excess deaths here: https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/coronavirus-excess-deaths-tracker https://ourworldindata.org/excess-mortality-covid

500,000+ more people died in the US over the last year than normal.

Isn't the CDC's boss a "she"?

Someone finally gets it right!

Why?

I agree! When I hear people use that expression ("Those that can't, teach"), it seems very disrespectful to teachers. Teaching is a very admirable and important profession.

Depends on what time of year.

Good point. I had forgotten about those.

That's a great question.

I'm still wondering what measure you are using to determine that the response in the US is "one of the best in the world, especially among large countries".