Early during the pandemic, one of the comments frequently—and incorrectly—thrown around was, “It’s just a flu.”
Of course, it wasn’t. COVID was much more serious.
However, recent data published by the Financial Times now puts the risk of dying from COVID in the UK at less than the risk of dying from the flu.
I like how the data clearly outlines the three underlying causes of the reduced mortality risk.
- Vaccinations
- The reduced severity of Omicron, and
- Immunity via infections
Even though daily life is very much normal, or “pre-pandemic”, this does mark a symbolic turning point.
Many of us live without fear of the flu, and as of now, this data gives us a benchmark to feel the same way about COVID.