Coronavirus Info

[PurpleAlf]

I, along with everyone else, am obviously very concerned about catching coronavirus. I found this article and was actually quite comforted because although our risks are higher of needing ICU care (2.6 fold) and death (6.3%) than those without COPD (fatality rate 0.9%), it actually isn’t as bad as I imagined. It does mean that 93.7% of patients with COPD in the Chinese study survived. Obviously there are other factors such as age/other conditions but you might like to have a read.

statnews.com/2020/03/03/who...

Oh and if I am reading the study completely wrong, please let me know!

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

Thank you for sharing the link, it makes me feel about better but will still remain vigilant about safety precautions. Have a good night and take care of yourself 😊 Bernadette xx

[PurpleAlf in reply to Damon1864]

Of course we still must take precautions, don’t want to end up as one of the 6.3%! You have a good night too x

[katieoxo60]

Thank you, think it is a case of being precautious to prevent an epidemic on the governments & NHS part.

[hallentine47]

Thanks for posting this article.