Every time I see 34,000 cases in the US, my mind does typo translation, thinking it's only 3400. The US is almost half way to the China numbers but in a much shorter time.
Population China : 1.386 billion
Population USA : 330 million
First, for me, I'd have to trust the Communist Chinese in their reporting, which I will go on record stating that I do not.
Also, I'd have to believe their reporting diagnostics and statistical analysis is accurate, which I don not.
I'd also like to state that yes, U.S. numbers in terms of those infected will likely be number one, which, contrary to popular belief, is actually a good thing, in terms of approaching a more accurate analysis of the situation in America.
My take, further, is that the statistical data the U.S. authorities are compiling is giving them, and us, an accurate picture of where to direct resources, in particular, at this point, NY, CA, IL, NJ, and WA.
Also, the reworking of the entire methodology in dealing with medical pandemic situations such as these, the current system that has been built and put in place in the past few weeks, will be second to none in determining hotspots, or emerging outbreak areas of intense need, so support can be directed exactly where needed.
my thoughts only,
peace