What Changing Death Rates: Tell Us About Covid-19

: Males have consistently experienced approximately 60% higher mortality than females throughout all five years of the pandemic.

: High levels of population immunity—gained through a combination of vaccines and natural infection—have created a robust buffer against fatal outcomes for most people. What Changing Death Rates Tell Us About COVID-19

: Death rates remain sharply concentrated among the elderly. Approximately 84% of COVID-19 deaths projected for 2025–2026 occur in individuals aged 65 and older. What Changing Death Rates Tell Us About COVID-19