COVID 19 has caused at least 63801 deaths as of April 30 in just over 40 days. The explosion of cases is unprecedented.
In contrast, the 2017 Flu caused 61000 deaths over the 5 month season.
Both red lines in the graphs depict geometric growth very early on. We were overwhelmed and caught unprepared.
We are now doubling the death count in less than 5 days.
South Korea and New Zealand have controlled their infection rate and will be opening and rebuilding their economies sooner and at less cost than other modern countries. They report less than 4 new cases as of 4.30.20