"Around 1%" will die from coronavirus, says England's chief medical officer

The transcript discusses the mortality rate of a virus, estimated at 1% based on Chinese data, with higher rates in older or vulnerable populations. It highlights unknowns, such as the proportion of asymptomatic cases and the total population that can be infected. The discussion includes insights from Wuhan, suggesting infection rates are lower than 80%. The focus is on planning for worst-case scenarios while monitoring evolving data.

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