Letter: It’s not just like the flu

Just like the flu?No. COVID-19 is three times deadlier than the flu. Of those with the flu, about 0.1% die. Of those with COVID, about 3.1% die.No. COVID makes folks far sicker, and for many, leave lingering effects on their lungs, brains and cardiovascular systems.No. Herd immunity only works if there is a vaccine or if you accept the deaths of millions of Americans.No. We know immunity from the flu can be achieved if people either get the flu or the vaccine. And that immunity is only for a par