What might be some of the reasons a state would want to maximize the number of COVID-19 deaths reported versus some reasons that a state would want to minimize the number of COVID-19 deaths reported?

We would like you to discuss how you believe COVID-19 deaths should have been reported.
Some points you might consider in your response:
Should states be able to determine their own guidelines for how COVID-19 deaths are reported? Why or why not?
What is your understanding of the distinction between someone dying of COVID-19 versus dying with COVID-19?
What might be some of the reasons a state would want to maximize the number of COVID-19 deaths reported versus some reasons that a state would want to minimize the number of COVID-19 deaths reported?
Should the US federal government dictate how COVID-19 deaths are to be reported? Would this provide consistent data? What would be some of the challenges associated with trying to achieve uniform reporting across the country?
You are writing a paper in response to an article in the New Yorker, which means you should cite this source, as we do below. As a public health professional, you should respond to recent information in newspapers, magazines, and videos about public health. Your response should be evidence-based, from reliable sources of information, such as the CDC or other government agencies, and peer-reviewed journal articles.
Schulz, K. (2014, April 7). Final forms: What death certificates can tell us,
and what they can’t. The New Yorker.
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/04/07/final-forms

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