China Virus: Health Officials Race to Find Effective Treatment

The video discusses the incubation and prodrome stages of a virus, highlighting the importance of understanding these phases in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. It compares coronavirus to other viral diseases like Ebola and SARS, noting differences in genetic components and fatality rates. Efforts to develop treatments are underway, with companies testing antiviral AIDS treatments and Ebola treatments for effectiveness against coronavirus. Infrastructure efforts, such as building hospitals in Wuhan, and research initiatives, including funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, are also discussed.

What steps are being taken in China to address the outbreak?

What role is the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation playing in the response to the virus?