How Does the New Coronavirus Compare with the Flu? [View all]

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With all the worry, conspiracies and speculation, the truth is we don't know enough about the New Coronavirus to be sure about the overall impact, but we can compare it, so far, to the flu. Some facts might help us better understand it for now.

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Unlike seasonal flu, for which there is a vaccine to protect against infection, there is no vaccine for 2019-nCoV. But researchers at the U.S. National Institutes of Health are in the early stages of developing one. Officials plan to launch a phase 1 clinical trial of a potential vaccine for 2019-nCoV within the next three months.

In general, the CDC recommends the following to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, which include both coronaviruses and flu viruses: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands; avoid close contact with people who are sick; stay home when you are sick; and clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-does-the-new-coronavirus-compare-with-the-flu/