Coronavirus is nothing to sneeze at. But so far, widespread panic may not be justified.
You should know:
- Almost all of the reported coronavirus deaths in the U.S. happened in long-term care facilities in Washington State. And almost all of those occurred at the same facility.
- Most people who get coronavirus have mild or no symptoms.
- No young or middle-age people have died of coronavirus in the U.S.
- Most around the world diagnosed from January-March 1 have already recovered.
Obviously, this is a fast-moving news target. For the latest information from the government, you can visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) coronavirus page at CDC.gov. The following information is accurate as of Thursday.
Coronavirus: Facts vs. Panic