fatality
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Mr. Kennedy’s declaration says that “among patients who have severe respiratory symptoms, the case fatality rate has been estimated at approximately 38%.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
There are few reasons for optimism, but scientists do point out that Bundibugyo's fatality rate, of 30%, is lower than for other Ebola species.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The fatality rate of the virus, commonly cited as around 40 percent, could also be quite different outside of rural areas of Argentina where there may be little health infrastructure, Flahault added.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
That form of the virus has a fatality rate of up to 35%.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
“You travelled to seek happiness, but a fatality seems to pursue you. And poor Clerval—”
From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
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