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by ekianjo 2250 days ago
> a) there were way more deaths in 2018 and 2019 than were expected

Flu season every winter brings excess mortality. Also very hot summers, but there's less of a pattern.

> b) b) despite Covid-19, the excess mortality still hasn't caught up with 2018 levels

You are missing a big factor: COVID is not behind us, and this excess mortality is happening DESPITE a lockdown, which never happens for regular flu seasons.