Question

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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Total Forecasters430

Community Prediction5% (2% - 10%)

Make a Prediction

50%

community: 5%

Authors:

johnnycaffeine

Opened:

Feb 10, 2025

Closes:

Mar 10, 2025

Scheduled resolution:

Mar 30, 2025

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