Another anecdotal story, but about Covid-19. I was talking to someone last week who is in the Funeral business. They were commenting about how they are now being asked to report any deceased who have died from Covid-19. The person was concerned about double counting. I said isn't the person signing the death certificate the one who should be reporting it??
I suspect this is the way they will "build" the numbers of deaths. And yes, this is in a blue State - East Coast.