Danny Dorling, a geographer, looks at the statistics. The article is from the 24th of March, so might be a little out of date now.However, the Oxford estimates also suggest that of those actually infected, as compared to those known to be infected following testing, the actual global mortality rate may be as low as 0.2% – or less. This is what we should hope for – while preparing for worse. The Conversation Danny Dorling - Coronavirus: how the current number of people dying in the UK compares to the past decade
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However, the Oxford estimates also suggest that of those actually infected, as compared to those known to be infected following testing, the actual global mortality rate may be as low as 0.2% – or less. This is what we should hope for – while preparing for worse.
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Danny Dorling - Coronavirus: how the current number of people dying in the UK compares to the past decade