Studies find COVID-19 deadlier than seasonal flu
Findings from new studies, one in the BMJ and the other in The
Lancet Respiratory Medicine, confirm that COVID-19 is associated with more
severe disease and nearly fivefold higher mortality than seasonal influenza in
patients hospitalized with either disease. Patients hospitalized with COVID-19
are more likely to need breathing machines, be admitted to intensive care units
and need longer stays than flu patients.
Full Story: HealthDay
News (12/18)
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