Deadlier Than The Flu: What China's Coronavirus Statistics Mean

The video discusses the impact of coronavirus, focusing on data from China, where 80% of cases are mild. It highlights the importance of human actions in controlling the epidemic's future. The virus is most deadly for the elderly and those with underlying health conditions, with a 15% death rate for those over 80. The death rate is 1-2%, significantly higher than the seasonal flu. Coronavirus is more contagious than SARS and MERS.

What percentage of coronavirus cases in China were found to be mild?

• 80%

• 60%

• 90%

• 50%

Which age group had the highest death rate in the initial coronavirus outbreak in China?

• Children under 10

• People aged 60-70

• People aged 70-80

• People aged 80 and older

What was the death rate for people aged 80 and older in the first 44,000 confirmed cases in China?

• 10%

• 5%

• 20%

• 15%

How does the death rate of coronavirus compare to that of the seasonal flu?

• It is the same as the seasonal flu

• It is 5 times deadlier

• It is 20 times deadlier

• It is 10 times deadlier

Compared to SARS and MERS, how does the contagiousness of coronavirus differ?

• It is less contagious

• It is equally contagious

• It is not contagious

• It is more contagious