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The COVID-19 Death Rate is Likely Much Lower Than Is Being Reported
This past month, your news feed has probably been blowing up with new updates about the spread of the Coronavirus. From pictures of overcrowded hospitals to frightening statistics, COVID-19 has incited a global sense of fear and uncertainty.
By Katarina Bradford3 min read
Perhaps the most frightening aspect of the global COVID-19 pandemic is that the true nature, effect, and scope of the virus remains largely unknown. While reports of mass death emerge daily, other medical professionals say that the virus is no greater threat than the common flu. Is it any wonder why we feel paralyzed with fear when professional opinions differ so greatly?