Case fatality risk of the SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern B.1.1.7 in England, 16 November to 5 February

Euro Surveill. 2021 Mar;26(11). doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2021.26.11.2100256.ABSTRACTThe SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 variant of concern (VOC) is increasing in prevalence across Europe. Accurate estimation of disease severity associated with this VOC is critical for pandemic planning. We found increased risk of death for VOC compared with non-VOC cases in England (hazard ratio: 1.67; 95% confidence interval: 1.34-2.09; p < 0.0001). Absolute risk of death by 28 days increased with age and comorbidities. This VOC has potential to spread faster with higher mortality than the pandemic to date.PMID:33739254 | DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2021.26.11.2100256

Source: Euro Surveill - March 19, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Daniel J Grint Kevin Wing Elizabeth Williamson Helen I McDonald Krishnan Bhaskaran David Evans Stephen Jw Evans Alex J Walker George Hickman Emily Nightingale Anna Schultze Christopher T Rentsch Chris Bates Jonathan Cockburn Helen J Curtis Caroline E Mort Source Type: research