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Originally Posted by Moose72
Was just thinking about how @ ~Christina said this is a control issue. So it occurred to me that maybe one could pre-empt the virus by
Has this happened in history with other diseases like the black plague or the flu? |
Moose, if you are contemplating that Covid19 virus may mean a certain death, let me reassure you that most people that contract the virus recover.
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The World Health Organization had said last week that the mortality rate of COVID-19 can differ, ranging from 0.7% to up to 4%, depending on the quality of the health-care system where it’s treated. Early in the outbreak, scientists had concluded the death rate was around 2.3%.
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WHO says coronavirus death rate is 3.4% globally, higher than previously thought
So if you live in a country with good medical care, the likelihood of dying from the virus is probably around 1%. That means about 99% of people recover and do not have serious complications.
I have also read that mostly people with breathing and or heart problems succomb to the virus. Most people who are younger may not show symptoms or maybe only mild symptoms.