> But given the severity and high death rate of flu, shouldn't it also have that high level of hospitalization, Your question is circular. It assumes that the

> But given the severity and high death rate of flu, shouldn't it also have that high level of hospitalization, Your question is circular. It assumes that the severity and death rate of flu is the same as with COVID19. There's no reason to believe that's true at this point. > or perhaps covid shouldn't have such a high rate? The hospitalization rate is what it is. People aren't going to the hospital with COVID19 for the fun of it. They're terribly sick.