Scary study shows just how dangerous the coronavirus still is

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Coronavirus transmission is still a real problem, even if the spread has been contained in certain regions.
A new study shows that more than 80% of COVID-19 cases on a cruise ship were asymptomatic. It started on the eighth day into the journey with a single patient who was isolated. By day 32, 128 of the 217 people on board tested positive.
The cruise had various safety measures in place, as it departed to its destination in mid-March, at a time when countries were already locking down to limit the spread.

After five months of fighting the novel coronavirus, it should be clear to everyone how dangerous this virus can be. Sadly, that’s not the case, and many people still choose to ignore the risks. As it stands, there are two reasons COVID-19 is so dangerous. First, it spreads with ease, and it does so quietly. Second, no drug or vaccine can significantly limit its spread or prevent complications, although many drugs show promise.

As long as we don’t have medicine to fight the virus effectively, we should stick to social distancing for as long as possible to reduce the transmission risk, even if the economy is reopening. And when we’re out, we need to wear face masks, especially in crowded places. A new study looking at specific COVID-19 patients further confirms the dangers of the disease, proving that the majority of people who got the coronavirus can be asymptomatic.

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