Write a short statement that you would give to the media to accurately describe the COVID-19 case fatality rate and mortality rate in your area. Tell the public what this means—is it significant compared to other diseases?

Write a post addressing the following prompts:

Pick a location (local, state, U.S., or other country) and identify the COVID-19 mortality and case fatality rates for that area.

Do you think that COVID-19 case-fatality rates and mortality rates have been clearly communicated to the general public?

Assume you are working for a large healthcare system or public health department in the area that you picked for this discussion.

Write a short statement that you would give to the media to accurately describe the COVID-19 case fatality rate and mortality rate in your area. Tell the public what this means—is it significant compared to other diseases?