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Lockdown critic says COVID-19 is only slightly worse than the flu – Education – Australian Associated Press
Is the fatality rate for COVID-19 only marginally worse than the seasonal flu?
AAP FactCheck Investigation:
Is the fatality rate for COVID-19 only marginally worse than the seasonal flu?
The Statement
“The Ioannidis study shows the death rate (for COVID-19) is only very marginally worse than the standard flu viruses that kill hundreds of sick and elderly New Zealanders every year.”
Simon Thornley, senior lecturer in epidemiology, University of Auckland. September 6, 2020.
The Analysis
A group calling for New Zealand to relax restrictions to prevent the spread of COV…
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