I'm lucky, one of my best friends is a physician, I spoke to her after doing a little research. The virus is an off-shoot of the Flu strands, attaching the raspatory system . . . People over the age of 70 with weakened immune systems are far more likely to parish, others with immune system issues and younger may require hospitalization to recover. Oddly, children under the age of 15, without pre-existing auto-immune issues, may contract the virus but do no show symptoms - fever, coughing, breathing, etc.
Between the idiots in the media and dumbass politicians have spun this issue out of control, people are panic buying - try to buy toilet paper, canned goods, etc. - because they haven't researched the virus (WebMD or other medical information web site) or haven't spoken to their health care provider to understand what the virus does and who it effects.
Canceling national tournaments, postponing the Masters, canceling the Houston Rodeo, delaying baseball season, etc. are kneejerk reactions that are further feeding the panic, a circular firing squad.
I will be so glad when all of this passes over and life becomes normal, we have baseball, softball, track & field and spring practice to get back to, and the freaking sooner the better!!
GBO