"Around 1%" will die from coronavirus, says England's chief medical officer

The transcript discusses the mortality rate of a virus, estimated at 1% based on Chinese data, with higher rates in older or vulnerable populations. It highlights unknowns, such as the proportion of asymptomatic cases and the total population that can be infected. The discussion includes insights from Wuhan, suggesting infection rates are lower than 80%. The focus is on planning for worst-case scenarios while monitoring evolving data.

What is the estimated mortality rate of the virus based on the Chinese experience?

• Around 5%

• Around 0.1%

• Around 1%

• Around 10%

Which group is likely to have a higher mortality rate from the virus?

• Young people with no health issues

• Children under 10 years old

• Older or more vulnerable individuals

• Middle-aged individuals with no health issues

What is one of the critical unknowns about the virus mentioned in the transcript?

• The exact origin of the virus

• The proportion of people with no symptoms

• The economic impact of the virus

• The effectiveness of vaccines

What is the maximum percentage of the population that could be infected according to the transcript?

• 50%

• 60%

• 80%

• 70%

What does the transcript suggest about the infection rate in Wuhan?

• It is exactly 50% with a 1% mortality rate

• It is exactly 80% with a 1% mortality rate

• It is higher than 80% with a 1% mortality rate

• It is lower than 80% with a 1% mortality rate