If you look at the breakdown of infections vs deaths in China[1], you'll see that the death rate outside of Hubei is far lower than the death rate inside. As of yesterday, Guangdong, for instance, has had 1345 confirmed cases, but only 6 deaths -- in spite of the fact that at least 800 of those had been exposed more than 2 weeks ago[2].
The most likely explanation to me is that the hospitals in Hubei have been overwhelmed. Obviously that means we should be vigilant about limiting the spread of the disease, so that hospitals elsewhere aren't overwhelmed. But catching it isn't the immediate death sentence headlines like this indicate.
The most likely explanation to me is that the hospitals in Hubei have been overwhelmed. Obviously that means we should be vigilant about limiting the spread of the disease, so that hospitals elsewhere aren't overwhelmed. But catching it isn't the immediate death sentence headlines like this indicate.
[1] https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situati...
[2] https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situati...