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Those LA and Santa Clara studies have come under intense criticism. From other data it looks like the number is closer to .5% than .1%.



Which is still a far cry from the 4% mortality rate predicted in March.


As more data comes in the estimates will continue to be refined.


What prominent institutions or figures were claiming a 4% IFR in March? They may have been saying that for case fatality rates, but not infections.




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