Don't Fully Know the Coronavirus Death Rate, Says Stanford Professor

Don't Fully Know the Coronavirus Death Rate, Says Stanford Professor

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Biology

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the progress of a disease, focusing on data from Wuhan and Korea. It highlights the challenges in measuring mortality rates, noting that current figures may be inflated due to focusing on severe cases. The testing process is explained, emphasizing the limitations of current RNA tests and the lack of antibody tests. The uncertainty surrounding the disease's severity and recovery rates contributes to global panic and economic effects.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why is there uncertainty regarding the death rate and recovery from the disease?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What economic effects are being observed in response to the disease and its uncertainty?

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