[EternalHope]

On another note, have you noticed how closely the China death figures correspond to the Hong Kong death figures? By coincidence, they are issued immediately after the HK figures each day, but unlike the HK figures, give no specifics on who died. Kinda like snatching a number out of thin air.

I hadn't noticed. However, that is no surprise since I rely on YOU for info like that. :-)

Keep up the great work!

BTW: We all know the China numbers are not reliable. But IF they were, they would be looking suspiciously like exponential growth has begun.

BTW2: It is interesting to see the latest set of restrictions the Chicoms have implemented in Beijing. The list of closures included internet cafes. Yesterday they were arresting people posting SARS "rumors" on the internet, too.

[Dog Gone]

Since China permitted the exportation of SARS from Beijing, the numbers of victims all along the rail lines over the next few weeks probably will be exponential.

Whether China is capable of tracking the number of new rural cases is in serious doubt, even if they wanted to report them accurately.

[Domestic Church]

"they would be looking suspiciously like exponential growth has begun."

Wasn't that expected by May from the early stats you and per loin projected 2 months ago? All those who poopooed the projection will be boggled.

[Betty Jo]

I don't trust any numbers.

When they tell me VietNam has SARS under control,I giggle.

Who does WHO think is out in the jungles looking for SARS victims?

Like when the 70 year villager dies, I am supposed to believe that there is an autopsy?

That that person ever was seen by a Dr. who did SARS testing?

Please....

I thnk only time will tell the ugly tale