Ozone

[b0son]

Originally Posted by T3rminator

I remember when Italy had their initial massive outbreak, it was in the northern parts?, an italian work colleague of mine was telling me that its very industrial up north, and air quality is not great and could be a contributing factor.

Then when Melb had their outbreak, the main "problem areas" were in the north west and west, also industrial areas.....

Correlation != causation. Alternative explanation - groups of people working on a production floor together rather than in individual offices. Also socioeconomic, more likely to use public transport, more likely to live in high density housing, etc.

[T3rminator]

Originally Posted by b0son

Correlation != causation. Alternative explanation - groups of people working on a production floor together rather than in individual offices. Also socioeconomic, more likely to use public transport, more likely to live in high density housing, etc.

That would explain New York.