What was the death rate of the Spanish flu?

More than 50 million people died of the disease worldwide, with 675,000 in the U.S. There is some disagreement on that figure, with recent researchers suggesting it was about 17.4 million deaths, while others go as high as 100 million. The fatality rate for the Spanish flu is calculated at about 2\%.

How many Nzers died 1918 flu?

The lethal influenza pandemic that struck New Zealand between October and December 1918 killed about 9000 people in two months. No other event has claimed so many New Zealand lives in such a short time. The 1918 influenza pandemic was commonly referred to as ‘the Spanish flu’, but it did not originate in Spain.

When did the Spanish Flu end?

February 1918 – April 1920
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What disease has the highest mortality rate?

Leading causes of death globally The world’s biggest killer is ischaemic heart disease, responsible for 16\% of the world’s total deaths. Since 2000, the largest increase in deaths has been for this disease, rising by more than 2 million to 8.9 million deaths in 2019.

What is the leading cause of death in NZ?

The leading causes of death in 2019 were cancer, ischaemic heart diseases and cerebrovascular diseases (with 110.5, 47.0 and 21.5 deaths per 100,000 population respectively).

How did the Spanish Flu get to New Zealand?

In 1917 and early 1918, the H1N1 strain of influenza swept the world, reaching New Zealand in early summer. It was carried home by soldiers returning from Europe at the end of the First World War.

How much does Covid stay in your system?

How long COVID-19 stays in the body varies from person to person. Generally, people are no longer contagious about 10 days after the onset of symptoms. A recent study found that people can be shed the virus for as long as 83 days, underscoring the importance of frequent testing, quarantining, and isolation practices.

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