Yes, this is real.
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That mortality rate would limit its spread, wouldn't it?
Yes, it would. Covid got around because of its long dormant period and high transmissibility. It's only gotten less lethal over time as it's mutated. Turns out killing your host is a poor reproductive strategy.
Capitalists should take note