Coronavirus (COVID-19) Discussion Thread

[Angelus]

trunkswd said:

NightlyPoe said:

It's been interesting to see how the mortality rate has played out.  Of the countries with over 5,000 confirmed cases, Germany's death rate is the least harmful at only 0.4%.  Meanwhile, Italy's is way up at 9%.  The United States is at 1.2%

Italy does have an older population, which I am guessing is the main reason for the higher death rate? 

If I'm not mistaken, Germany actually has a slightly older population than Italy.