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What is the relative risk of dying of coronavirus versus other risks we are comfortable with, like driving a car, walking on the street, flying in a plane, etc? is it really so bad?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Hard to specify: But very high. And even higher in elderly, Hypertensives, Diabetics, those with pulmonary conditions, immunodeficient conditions and poor health status

Dr Goldenberg agreed

Answered 5/10/2020

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A member asked:

What is the relative risk of dying of coronavirus versus other risks we are comfortable with, like driving a car, walking on the street, flying in a plane, etc? is it really so bad?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Goldenberg agreed

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