Research Study
COVID-19 Fatality Rate by AGE:
COVID-19 Fatality Rate by AGE: *Death Rate = (number of deaths / number of cases) = probability of dying if infected by the virus (%). This probability differs depending on the age group. The percentages shown below do not have to add up to 100%, as they do NOT represent share of deaths by age…
COVID-19 Fatality Rate by SEX:
COVID-19 Fatality Rate by SEX: *Death Rate = (number of deaths / number of cases) = probability of dying if infected by the virus (%). This probability differs depending on sex. When reading these numbers, it must be taken into account that smoking in China is much more prevalent among males. Smoking increases the risks…
COVID-19 Fatality Rate by COMORBIDITY:
*Death Rate = (number of deaths / number of cases) = probability of dying if infected by the virus (%). This probability differs depending on pre-existing condition. The percentage shown below does NOT represent in any way the share of deaths by pre-existing condition. Rather, it represents, for a patient with a given pre-existing condition,…
COVID-19 treatment drug hydroxychloroquine soon to be supplied in Australia
Health minister reveals ‘large supply’ on its way A drug that is being touted by some as the best treatment available for COVID-19 will soon be available in large supply in Australia. “I have just come off a call with a supplier and I am confident we will have a significant supply of hydroxychloroquine if doctor wish…
Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
How to Wear a Cloth Face Covering Cloth face coverings should— fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face be secured with ties or ear loops include multiple layers of fabric allow for breathing without restriction be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape CDC on Homemade…