The numbers you quote were probably never fair or accurate. It was, still is, difficult to assess since initially there was not sufficient data to base conclusions on. Once sufficient data started to accumulate it became clear that the initial numbers were far too conservative. The "it's just the flu types decided to cling to them since it tended to backup your nonsensical claims.
Then there's the issues of side effects, long-haulers, etc.
Now there's nasty variants. You really don't want the D variant from India although I look forward to seeing how your story would change if you do get it.
My numbers you write "were probably never fair or accurate", hmmm very specific response.
"difficult to assess" I would agree that some numbers may have been too conservative however others were definitely inflated. In some places there were incentives to add "COVID" to death certificates or illnesses.
"It's just the flu" - I never said that and yet you attribute "nonsensical claims" to me.
Side effects,,,,you mean depression from being locked down? Cancer and other treatments not being provided because of paranoid messages and sick people not going to their doctors?
If I get the D variant I promise to send you pictures and videos to brighten your day.