In a way the fact is that I think the panic is worsened by political propaganda in the media, Is this virus infections treatable and the answer seems to be yes - what is still missing is a vaccine toe enhance resistance to the vires before starts attack on the human body,
It obviously is more dangerous in the case of the elderly and those with existing health problems, which results in flue turning to more serious illnesses, It is the type of thing like small pox that wiped out the locals in the 18th century who had no resistance against that disease. The local population is in deep trouble if the virus take root and that could cause a huge loss of life scenario.
I feel sorry for Queen Elizabeth - the poor old lady will not be allowed to attend Royal Ascot this year, Remember what Prince Phillip said about her when the FI Racing Body asked him if she would be interested in opening the upgraded FI racing circuit in England. His response was - "If it does not eat grass and fart she won't be interested".