This makes the virus spread more easily

spread, but also makes the death rates seem

much higher than they actually are
Confirmed Cases
The deceiving thing about the virus is that most cases are never even counted
The majority of the cases are very mild, and as a result
these people do not get tested, thus the cases are not
confirmed

I personally am not too worried about the virus, and feel it is

being slightly blown out of proportion by the media

People I know have cancelled trips overseas to prevent themselves from getting the virus, even if the trip What I've Newfound After reading this article, I believe that the coronavirus is a serious health threat
is not going to Asia and needs to be taken seriously
Heard Thoughts
Although death rates are much lower than the numbers say due to most cases not being confirmed,
A few of my friends think it is a very serious health threat and think about it a lot Coronavirus the death rate is still far too high among certain demographics
I have seen posts on Facebook referring to it as media hype
Even though the overall death rate is only about 2%, the fact that the virus is often just mild symptoms
and nothing to worry about, as well as posts talking about allows for it to spread much easier and without detection
how serious it is
This spreading of the virus will allow it to reach those demographics whom are most affected by it, putting them at
great risk

Death rates are 10 times higher among the elderly in 44,000

confirmed cases in China
The proportion of deaths among confirmed cases for
those under 30 is 8 out of 4,500, about .18%
Death Rates Deaths are 5 times more common among people with diabetes, high blood
pressure, or heart or breathing problems
Death rate is likely lower than 2% overall