Is COVID-19 more lethal than influenza? Posted on March 25, 2020March 26, 2020Yes. The death rate for seasonal influenza is only 0.1% (1 in 1,000). However, 3-4% of people with COVID-19 may die. Go to Coronavirus Response Page Share:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)MoreClick to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Posted in Coronavirus.