Re:Age, Sex, Existing Conditions of Covid-19 Cases and Deaths
by learc83 on Thursday February 27, 2020 @12:49PM
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>But that could be said about any disease.
With diseases that have been better studied, we have large population studies to determine how many people have been infected for every 1 person reported.
>As is, it is mortality given that you have symptoms which is a pretty good measure to have
We don't know that because we have no idea how many people have mild to moderate symptoms and haven't been tested.
At best it's mortality given that you are severe enough to seek treatment.
With diseases that have been better studied, we have large population studies to determine how many people have been infected for every 1 person reported.
>As is, it is mortality given that you have symptoms which is a pretty good measure to have
We don't know that because we have no idea how many people have mild to moderate symptoms and haven't been tested.
At best it's mortality given that you are severe enough to seek treatment.