The 2019-nCov coronavirus is already being described as a global pandemic, but here’s why scientists still can’t predict how many people will die or how far it will spread
With over 24,604 cases and 494 deaths, scientists are in a race to find a cure for the deadly coronavirus that has sparked global fear and concern.
But with the virus cropping up worldwide, experts believe that it’s only a matter of time before we start calling it a pandemic. While scientists are sparing no effort in researching the virus and trying to find a cure, most research conducted so far is preliminary and likely to reach solid conclusions in the months to come.The R0 explained
The number describes how many people one infected case is likely to infect on average in a group that’s at risk of the disease.
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