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Will the combined weekly percentage of emergency department visits in the United States due to COVID-19, RSV, and influenza fall below 2.7% on any date before March 16, 2025?

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3.7%

(1% - 8%)

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50%

community: 3.7%

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johnnycaffeine

Opened:

Feb 10, 2025

Closed:

Mar 10, 2025

Scheduled resolution:

Mar 30, 2025

Spot Scoring Time:

Feb 13, 2025

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