There are problems with comparing these. The testing of corona is more widespread, and the collection of some of the data is questionable. Also, since people are staying home and businesses are closing with this one and that did not happen in the past, you can't really compare the numbers.
THAT IS MY OPINION AND THUS THE RULES IN ANNIELAND.
Dear
@anniem in ANNIELAND,
Most of my life, I have worked in a hospital. Over the years, I made lasting friendships with doctors, nurses, nursing assistants, techs, house keepers and security guards/police.
I recently retired, yet I did not retire my friends in the hospitals or with the police/fire.
Just today, my brother asked me if I personally know someone with the virus.
Of course I do. I explained to my brother, if you work in a hospital, you are seeing your co workers sent home after testing positive. You know of police/fire fighters who are testing positive. And my 2 friends who are not only RNs but also are worried sick with having their mothers who have tested positive in nursing homes.
My brother knows of no one with the virus VS me. I know of several people with the virus. My friends are on the front lines wearing home made masks.