Yep.. both of the viruses do not cause disease in a very
Posted on: December 15, 2020 at 21:26:39 CT
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high percentage of those who have become infected.
40% or so with SARS-CoV-2. Upwards of 50% with influenza.
If we tested everyone for influenza, the numbers on infected would double.
If someone just drops dead, medical examiners test for SARS-CoV-2. Anyone showing proteins common with the virus, regardless of whether or not it was fragments from a previous infection, a totally asymptomatic infection or an active infection at the time of death, are counted in COVID-19 death numbers.
Medical examiners do not do the same for influenza. Even though we do know influenza can cause myocarditis, blood clots, etc that kill just like SARS-CoV-2.
No such testing of deceased for influenza occurs.