[grey_whiskers]

Nope. 3.4% is the fatality rate. For transmission, think three or four time as easy to catch as "the flu that's going around."

And around 15% of those who catch it, end up in the ICU.

[HollyB]

You’re right. I realized it after I posted it.

[HollyB]

Those who are likely to have a severe case have conditions and/or elderly. I’m in a class where both the fllu or this would probably take me out.

[amorphous]

Nope. 3.4% is the fatality rate.

Back of napkin calculations for some areas, based on numbers of deaths compared to those who've recovered, indicate a rate of 5%. And that rate will likely go higher once hospitals become overwhelmed.

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