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Understanding the Coronavirus: Fatality Rate, Spread, and Preparedness
TLDR The new coronavirus has spread to over 70 countries, causing panic and stockpiling of supplies. The fatality rate varies between countries, but estimates suggest it is around 0.7% to 2%, with older people and those with pre-existing conditions at highest risk. Researchers are conducting clinical trials to find the best treatment for severely ill patients, and it is important to be prepared by having supplies at home and practicing good hygiene.
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The new coronavirus has escalated with over 90,000 cases and more than 3,000 deaths worldwide, and it has spread to over 70 countries, causing panic and stockpiling of supplies, despite President Trump's reassurances that the risk to the American people remains low.
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The fatality rate of the coronavirus varies between countries due to differences in surveillance, but estimates suggest it is around 0.7% to 2%, and older people and those with pre-existing conditions are most at risk of severe disease.
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Research suggests that the fatality rate of the coronavirus could decrease significantly if more mild cases and asymptomatic individuals are properly captured, and there is concern that the virus is spreading quickly and widely in the US and other countries.
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Harvard epidemiologist Mark Lipsitch estimates that 40 to 70% of adults around the world could get infected with the coronavirus, based on the virus's reproduction number and data from previous pandemics.
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Harvard epidemiologist Mark Lipsitch estimates that 20 to 60% of adults will get infected with the coronavirus, but this is not an ironclad calculation and there are too many unknowns to give a firm answer.
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Researchers are conducting clinical trials to find the best treatment for severely ill coronavirus patients, including antivirals, traditional Chinese medicine, and even the drug thalidomide, which has shown promising results in improving the condition of 10 patients.
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There is no need to panic about the coronavirus, but it is important to be prepared by having some supplies at home, washing hands properly, and taking extra care if you are older or have a chronic illness.
