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(High-consequence flu strains such as H5N1 can have case fatality rates of as much as 60%. Not all flus are created equal.)
Case mortality rate for 2019-nCoV has been reported from 1% to as high as 6%, with lower values more plausible.
That's a 10x to 120x greater mortality, and again, lower rates appear more likely. The high end isn't great, but is still below 200x.
Key differences are that we have vaccine and curative treatment for influenza. Neither are 100%, but both are effective in many cases.
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(High-consequence flu strains such as H5N1 can have case fatality rates of as much as 60%. Not all flus are created equal.)
Case mortality rate for 2019-nCoV has been reported from 1% to as high as 6%, with lower values more plausible.
That's a 10x to 120x greater mortality, and again, lower rates appear more likely. The high end isn't great, but is still below 200x.
Key differences are that we have vaccine and curative treatment for influenza. Neither are 100%, but both are effective in many cases.