MCQ – 136700

A total of 60 patients were diagnosed with COVID-19. Out of which, 12 cases of deaths were reported. Calculate the Case Fatality Rate.

Correct Answer � A Explanation

• Case Fatality Rate (CFR) is a measure of the severity of a disease and is defined as:
  CFR=(Number of deaths due to the disease/ Number of diagnosed cases)×100 

• Given:

  • Total diagnosed cases = 60

  • Deaths = 12

CFR=(12/60)×100=20%