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CFR (Case Fatality Rate) is very different than IFR (Infection fatality Rate). Many many more people have been infected but only the more severe cases tend to e
by cymian 5y ago
CFR (Case Fatality Rate) is very different than IFR (Infection fatality Rate). Many many more people have been infected but only the more severe cases tend to end up and be counted in the hospitals.
- lebuffon 5y agoYes, especially in a disease with as much as 40% asymptomatic infections. So if we correct by that 40% factor the USA goes to 1% death rate or roughly 10X influenza. Mexico becomes 4.5%. Not insignificant.