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Covid Deaths Fall Below Flu Fatalities for First Time

2/13/2025

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For the first time in three years, the U.S. has seen Covid deaths dip below flu fatalities, with the CDC reporting 1.5% of deaths linked to Covid compared to 2% for the flu. This encouraging trend is credited to widespread vaccination and the emergence of milder virus strains, offering a glimmer of hope in the ongoing battle against the pandemic.

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For the first time in three years, the U.S. has seen Covid deaths dip below flu fatalities, with the CDC reporting 1.5% of deaths linked to Covid compared to 2% for the flu. This encouraging trend is credited to widespread vaccination and the emergence of milder virus strains, offering a glimmer of hope in the ongoing battle against the pandemic.