COVID-19 versus Seasonal Influenza 2019-2020: USA

Authors

Gary P. Wormser, New York Medical CollegeFollow

Journal Title

Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift

First Page

387

Last Page

389

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-1-2020

Department

Medicine

Abstract

Severe mitigation efforts in the USA to reduce the incidence of COVID-19 infections have led to a massive rise in unemployment, social disruption, and appear to be leading to a severe economic depression. In contrast, no such interventions were regarded as necessary to manage seasonal influenza in 2019-2020. Another mitigation approach is proposed for COVID-19 that would allow society to function and yet should still be effective.

Recommended Citation

Wormser, G. P. (2020). COVID-19 versus Seasonal Influenza 2019-2020: USA. Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift, 132 (13-14), 387-389. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00508-020-01685-y