Is the mortality of SARS-COV-2 (Covid-19) higher that of the flu?

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The case fatality rate for Covid-19 has been varying between 1 and 4 % as of 19 March 2020, whereas the CFR for the Influenza A virus in typical pandemics lies below 0,1%. However, it is important to note that the CFR  depends strongly on the resources of local health systems and the Covid-19 growth rate. 

Situation report – 58, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); World Health Organisation;18 March 2020