The Great Los Angeles Count-spiracy: How Many Fell Victim to the Dread Covid?
Ah, Los Angeles. The land of dreams, flickering lights, and...endless curiosity about how many of us have succumbed to the clutches of covid. Fear not, fellow Angelenos, for I, your intrepid internet investigator (with questionable qualifications), have embarked on a quest to unveil the truth!
But First, A Public Service Announcement
Before we delve into the murky depths of statistics, a moment of appreciation for those glorious sunshine deliveries and questionable burritos that got us through this whole ordeal. Also, a big shoutout to all the folks who tirelessly delivered essential items while the rest of us perfected our banana bread recipe (because, let's be honest, everyone baked banana bread).
Onto the Numbers Game: Death by Covid...or by Endless Zoom Calls?
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health says 37,637 is the magic number. That's a hefty chunk of change, folks. But wait, there's more! This is a cumulative number since the pandemic began, meaning it's like counting every grain of sand on Venice Beach (though slightly less fun).
The Silver Lining (Because We All Need One Right Now)
Here's the good news: the numbers are trending downwards. We're talking daily averages in the single digits. That's fewer folks getting sick than the number of celebrities caught without extensions during lockdown (shocking, I know).
The Not-So-Scientific Investigation: Did Everyone's Aunt Mildred Know Someone Who Died of Covid?
Let's be honest, during the peak of the pandemic, it felt like everyone's Aunt Mildred knew someone who "totally" died of covid. Turns out, confirmation bias is a thing. People tend to focus on negative information, which is why Aunt Mildred's stories seemed to be everywhere.
The Moral of the Story? Wash Your Hands, Don't Panic Buy Toilet Paper, and Maybe Take Aunt Mildred Off Speed Dial for a While
Look, Covid has been a bummer, but we're getting through it. Remember, washing your hands is still cool (and way more effective than hoarding all the disinfectant wipes). The death toll is a serious matter, but the downward trend is a reason to be cautiously optimistic. So, let's keep doing our part, enjoy that California sunshine, and maybe finally finish that sourdough starter because, let's face it, that wasn't going anywhere.
