ICMR's sero-survey shows about 6-7% exposure in the Indian population (that's 80-90 million people) by August.
Given around 100,000 reported deaths - that implies a death rate of 0.1 to 0.12 percent?
Given around 100,000 reported deaths - that implies a death rate of 0.1 to 0.12 percent?
https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1310897840307142663
Urban slums are at 15.6%, other urban areas at 8.2%. Rural areas at 4.4%. (National average).
Of course, numbers for some cities like Pune, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi will be much higher. So will the rural numbers for rural areas in some districts like Pune.
Of course, numbers for some cities like Pune, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi will be much higher. So will the rural numbers for rural areas in some districts like Pune.
Also, the number of 6-7% is as of end of August.. likely to be much higher by now (end of September).
So if anything, the death rates will be lower.
However, if death count is incorrect and underestimated, then the death rate will be higher.
So if anything, the death rates will be lower.
However, if death count is incorrect and underestimated, then the death rate will be higher.
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