St. Louis Red Cross Motor Corps on duty Oct. 1918 Influenza epidemic. Image: Library of Congress

Exactly How Deadly is this Coronavirus?

COVID-19 death rate is likely lower than initial estimates

Note: Please see the latest information on the COVID-19 death rate and other questions in my new Coronavirus FAQ. This article was updated March 24 (update noted below in italics).

Two primary factors determine how many people die from a disease outbreak, epidemic or…