Over-65s who catch Covid-19 have a 5.6% risk of dying from the disease

Over-65s who catch Covid-19 have a 5.6 per cent risk of dying from the disease

Researchers estimated what the infection fatality risk is for Geneva, Switzerland. They found those over 65 had a 5.6 per cent risk of dying if they have Covid-19. For those under 20 the risk of death from the virus was just 0.

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