COVID-19 versus seasonal influenza 2019-2020: USA #MMPMID32514623
Wormser GP
Wien Klin Wochenschr 2020[Jul]; 132 (13-14): 387-389 PMID32514623show ga
Severe mitigation efforts in the USA to reduce the incidence of COVID-19 infections have led to a massive rise in unemployment, social disruption, and appear to be leading to a severe economic depression. In contrast, no such interventions were regarded as necessary to manage seasonal influenza in 2019-2020. Another mitigation approach is proposed for COVID-19 that would allow society to function and yet should still be effective.