Study: COVID-19 is at least 5 times deadlier than flu for hospitalized patients

COVID-19 is at least 5 times deadlier than flu for hospitalized patients – LiveScience

Original study: Risk for In-Hospital Complications Associated with COVID-19 and Influenza — Veterans Health Administration, United States, October 1, 2018–May 31, 2020 – CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

Commentary on Twitter

Patients hospitalized in @VeteransHealth facilities for #COVID19 were at higher risk for serious complications and death than those hospitalized for flu, a new MMWR report finds. Learn more: https://t.co/66ry7TJon4. pic.twitter.com/rCKMsVS03b

— CDC (@CDCgov) October 20, 2020