What is the mortality of COVID-19?
It is about 1%. Does this mean COVID-19 is worse than seasonal flu? Yes. This compares to 1 in 1000 for seasonal flu.
But the death rate varies a lot by age group, as shown in this table.
|
AGE
|
DEATH RATE confirmed cases |
DEATH RATE all cases |
|
80+ years old
|
22%
|
15%
|
|
70-79 years old
|
8%
|
|
|
60-69 years old
|
3.6%
|
|
|
50-59 years old
|
1.3%
|
|
|
40-49 years old
|
0.4%
|
|
|
30-39 years old
|
0.2%
|
|
|
20-29 years old
|
0.2%
|
|
|
10-19 years old
|
0.2%
|
|
| 0-9 years old |
minimal deaths
|
Data from worldometer in 2024 (ceased being updated in April 2o24)
Other resources
Basics of COVID-19
What does a positive COVID-19 test look like?
What to do if have a positive COVID-19 test
When should you see a doctor about COVID-19?
Questions and answers about COVID-19
UK government advice on COVID-19
Further UK government advice on COVID-19
Last Reviewed on 12 May 2024