Augie RayApr 22, 2023

#COVID19 is NOT just the flu! Not only can you get COVID multiple times a year (compared to once a decade with flu) data from Winter 2022-23 shows the fatality rate is 61% šŸ”¼ with COVID. More data:

- Under 65, COVID & flu death risk are the same. Over 65, COVID death rate is 78% šŸ”¼.

- Death rate goes down with vaccinations: 132% šŸ”¼ for unvaccinated, 66% šŸ”¼ for 1/2 doses, and 38% šŸ”¼ than flu for the boosted.

- COVID reinfection deaths are 34% šŸ”¼ than flu reinfection deaths.

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2803749

Risk of Death in Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 vs Seasonal Influenza in 2022-2023

This study uses data from the US Department of Veterans Affairs to assess whether SARS-CoV-2 remains associated with higher risk of death compared with seasonal influenza in fall-winter 2022-2023.

Show threadEric Jacksch Apr 22, 2023
@augieray have you considered stating the actual rates? Only stating percentage differences often takes the issue out of context. For example, buying 2 lottery tickets instead of 1 increases chances of a win by 200% yet the actual likelihood of a win remains so low that doubling it is statistically insignificant.
Show threadAugie RayApr 22, 2023
@ericjacksch Since the "it's just like the flu" concept was the thing I was attacking, then I believe the way I framed the data was both accurate and pertinent. And, I even provided a link AND a graphic for people who want to see the actual rates!
Show threadEric Jacksch 
@augieray I understand your intent, and I did notice that you linked to the source. Iā€™m just pointing out that the way in which you articulated your case using only percentages and without reference to other relevant factors, such as hospitalization status, may be misleading.
Apr 22, 2023 at 5:08pmWeb