Understanding how deadly the disease is and how many people really have it matters crucially to developing a public health response and preparing hospitals and the health-care system around the world. ADADA virus that can spread fairly easily — and may already be fairly widespread — presents a huge public health challenge. Figuring out exactly how easily it spreads and who is infectious will be necessary for designing public health measures that are more likely to work. Chan School of Public Health. So far, the risk factors for developing severe illness are thought to be similar to those for other respiratory illnesses.

Source: Washington Post February 07, 2020 19:21 UTC