In this case it is more honorable to just say, “I don’t want to play the game; I have no clue.”
When you don't know, say so.
What percentage of COVID deaths were actually caused by something else.
"I don't know" and I'd add, "You tell me, but give scientific support or I'm not interested." The response won't make me popular, but I'm tired of being forced to accept bullshit.

