Monday, December 21, 2020

Studies find COVID-19 deadlier than seasonal flu

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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