A bit nonplussed at the ridiculous statement being shared in certain circles as though its true (how even??) that "lockdowns kill people" when, ah, actually it is the opposite?! Lockdowns save lives. Lots of lives. NZ has reduced winter deaths cf previous winters AND reduced flu:
A bit nonplussed at the ridiculous statement being shared in certain circles as though its true (how even??) that "lockdowns kill people" when, ah, actually it is the opposite?! Lockdowns save lives. Lots of lives. NZ has reduced winter deaths cf previous winters AND reduced flu:
A bit nonplussed at the ridiculous statement being shared in certain circles as though its true (how even??) that "lockdowns kill people" when, ah, actually it is the opposite?! Lockdowns save lives. Lots of lives. NZ has reduced winter deaths cf previous winters AND reduced flu:
The lockdown also resulted in FEWER suicides, and the Coroner is the absolute authority on these figures btw
(Hat tip to @ConanMcKegg for the link) https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12333030
Covid 19 coronavirus: Fewer suicides during lockdown level 4 - Chief Coroner

The number of people dying by suicide was lower during lockdown than the previous 33 days.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12333030
Lockdown meant fewer prem babies (likely dye to reduced transmission of infectious diseases which induce early labour, plus more women at home w less busy/less physically demanding work. Being prem is associated with a RAFT of issues so this is FAB news https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/fewer-premature-babies-born-in-new-zealand-during-lockdown-specialist-says
Fewer premature babies born in New Zealand during lockdown, specialist says

The evidence so far was anecdotal, with national data not available until the end of the year.

https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/fewer-premature-babies-born-in-new-zealand-during-lockdown-specialist-says
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