Covid-19: July Update — Swiss Policy Research

SPR has published its Covid-19 July update covering the development of the pandemic, the latest immunological studies, progress in early treatment options, the mask debate, “contact tracing”, and the virus origin question. An updated summary is available in English, German, Dutch, Turkish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, and Esperanto. If someone can provide a much requested Chinese […]

Fully referenced facts about Covid-19, provided by experts in the field, to help our readers make a realistic risk assessment. (Regular updates below)

“The only means to fight the plague is honesty.” (Albert Camus, 1947)

Overview

1. According to the latest immunological and serological studies, the overall lethality of Covid-19 (IFR) is about 0.1% and thus in the range of a strong seasonal influenza (flu).
2. In countries like the US, the UK, and also Sweden (without a lockdown), overall mortality since the beginning of the year is in the range of a strong influenza season…