Yes, MERS killed less people but had R0 estimates from 2 to 5 based on the Saudi and South Korea infections. MERS killed 936 people with a CFR of 36%. The US ha

Yes, MERS killed less people but had R0 estimates from 2 to 5 based on the Saudi and South Korea infections. MERS killed 936 people with a CFR of 36%. The US has an observed-CFR of 1.1% due to COVID-19 (close to Canada with more stringent measures), and Peru, the highest, at 4.9%. In more visceral terms, if the doctor says you either have MERS or SARS-CoV-2. What is your first thought, question? Which is more deadlier?