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Originally Posted by Barefoot
Gulfcoast: Over 3800 people have died in Florida from the coronavirus. Perhaps you should check with the families of people who have died, before you make the remark that "coronavirus is not as deadly as once feared."
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The IFR, or death rate for covid 19 has actually gone down quite a bit. It's still higher than the flu for over 65s and people with certain pre existing conditions, but for under 50s with no pre existing conditions, it is actually less deadly than the flu.
COVID-19 Pandemic Planning Scenarios | CDC
This graph is just for Massachusetts, but same numbers are seen nationally.
Here is a national one
