You CANNOT Compare COVID-19 and the Flu

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COVID-19: This is a NEW virus which no one has immunity.
Flu: Many people have built up immunity to seasonal flu strains.

Kill Rate ³

COVID-19: Globally about 3.4% cases have died.
Flu: Generally kills less than 1% of those infected.

Symptom Development ⁴

COVID-19: Typically, a person develops symptoms 5 days after being infected, but symptoms can appear as early as 2 days after infection or as late as 14 days after infection, and the time range can vary.
Flu: Typically, a person develops symptoms anywhere from 1 to 4 days after infection.

Length of Contagion ⁵

COVID-19: Still under investigation, but it seems that it may be 2 days before symptoms and 10 days (or longer) after symptoms.
Flu: Most people with flu are contagious for about 1 day before they show symptoms.

Get the FACTS

• Johns Hopkins – Coronavirus Resource Center
• JAMA Network, May 14, 2020 – Assessment of Deaths From COVID-19 and From Seasonal Influenza

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