Saturday, February 1, 2020

№ 437. The Dark Side of Globalization: Pandemics

All about the Novel Coronavirus

How contagious is the virus?
It seems moderately infectious, similar to SARS.

How deadly is the virus?
It’s hard to know yet. But the fatality rate is probably less than 3 percent, much less than SARS.

How long does it take to show symptoms?
Possibly between 2 to 14 days, allowing the illness to go undetected.

How much have infected people traveled?
The virus spread quickly because it started in a transportation hub.

How effective will the response be?
The W.H.O. has praised China’s efforts, but critics fear lockdown measures may not be enough.

How long will it take to develop a vaccine?
A vaccine is still a year away — at minimum.

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