Mexico Now Admitting Its Covid-19 Death Toll Much Higher Than The Official Number

People wait in line before healthcare worker take samples for the coronavirus test at Coayoacán park, in Mexico City last week. Photograph: Henry Romero/Reuters 

The Guardian: Mexico admits Covid death toll much higher than official number 

Disease now suspected of killing at least 139,153 people compared with official toll of 88,924 Mexico’s government has admitted its Covid-19 death toll is dramatically higher than official figures have suggested, with the disease now suspected of killing at least 139,153 people. 

The official coronavirus death toll of Latin America’s second largest economy stands at 88,924 – the fourth highest number in the world after the US, Brazil and India. 

But on Sunday night officials conceded the true number of Covid-19 deaths was likely to be at least 50,000 higher. 

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Update: Mexico reported 193,170 “excess deaths” through Sept 26 (AP) 

WNU Editor: Bottom line. Mexico is really not sure on how many people have died from this pandemic.

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