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Novel approach estimates past SARS-CoV-2 daily infections, cumulative infections, and the proportion of the population infected

In a recent study published in The Lancet, the authors estimated the global, national, and regional daily and cumulative severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections. Study: ...
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The Lancet Infectious Diseases: Comprehensive COVID-19 hospitalization and death rate estimates help countries best prepare as global pandemic unfolds

The death rate from confirmed COVID-19 cases is estimated at 1.38%, while the overall death rate, which includes unconfirmed cases, is estimated at 0.66%; these rates are slightly lower than some ...
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The Lancet Global Health: Estimates suggest one in five people worldwide have an underlying health condition that could increase their risk of severe COVID-19 if infected

The share of the population at increased risk (with at least one underlying health condition relevant to COVID-19) is highest in countries with ageing populations, African countries with high HIV/AIDS ...
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Cyprus population grows but continues to age, Cystat says

Cyprus’ population, excluding the north, was estimated at 983,000 at the end of 2024, marking an increase of 1.7 per cent from the 966,400 recorded at the end of 2023, the Statistical Service (Cystat) ...