Elena Malysheva is an experienced doctor. Recently, the TV presenter tried to explain why Italy has such a high mortality rate from coronavirus.
By Tuesday March 31, the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Italy exceeded 100 thousand people, and the number of victims – more than 11,5 thousand. At that time, 19 people died from COVID-17 in Russia. Why is there such a huge difference? Elena Malysheva decided to explain.
“Firstly, Italians are the oldest population in Europe. More than 23% of the inhabitants of this country are over 65 years old. Namely, for this age group, COVID-19 is especially scary. Secondly, the coronavirus test was done only for people with a severe course of the disease. As a result, the death rate in Italy rose to 7,2%. In South Korea, where everyone was tested, the mortality rate is no more than 1%. Third, incorrect recording of the causes of death. In Italy, everyone who was found to have a coronavirus was enrolled in the group of those who died from it. Regardless of the fact that the causes of death were completely different, ”Malysheva noted on her Instagram.
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Elena Malysheva explained the high mortality rate in Italy
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Considering all of the above, the TV presenter is convinced that the real death rates from coronavirus in Italy are much lower. “I am sure that this will not happen in Russia,” added Malysheva in conclusion.
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