Originally Posted by
jules321
I really appreciate this thread. I am not letting myself read the news as I know my panic will be triggered. Could someone (who is not triggered by HA) lay out some facts for me?
- what is the survival rate for coronavirus at this time?
- what is the best approach if the virus hits your area? Shelter in place and not leave your home if possible? How long would that likely last? Ie months or a couple weeks?
- I have read on this thread and elsewhere that many people who get this virus only get it mildly and that those who get it worse have pneumonia symptoms (and that therefore elderly are at higher risk). Why then are governments taking pretty extreme measures re quarantines etc is coronavirus isn’t a big threat? That disconnect doesn’t make sense to me if coronavirus isn’t extremely dangerous. The measures being taken would make sense if it was Ebola.
- how can one tell if they have coronavirus vs influenza in terms of symptoms?
- how is coronavirus diagnosed? (only by CT scan?)
I’m not looking for reassurance here, I just want facts instead of fear-mongering (that will hopefully reassure me).