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5 key questions about coronavirus (Covid-19)

It's not going to wipe out humanity - and your individual risk is low

12-Feb-2020

Key points from article :

1. How likely are you to catch it?

Your individual risk is incredibly low

2. How does it compare to other viruses?

Kills about 1 in 100 people - much less deadly than SARS.

Most people have a mild illness - so more likely to spread it.

Normal flu is a bigger threat in the UK.

3. How do I protect myself?

Same was as for any virus - wash your hands etc.

4. What's the best-case scenario?

Measures being taken will contain virus, and cases will drop in a couple of months.

5. What's the worst-case scenario?

Global outbreak could occur.

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