San Jose, CA
A 49-year-old male asked about a 44-year-old female:
are any of the people in wuhan dying of coronavirus young people under age 50? what proportion of the deaths were in people under age 50?
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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered
Infectious Disease 53 years experience
Most older, not all: So far, the large majority of deaths from novel coronavirus (nCoV) have been in older persons and those with other serious health problems, like COPD, serious heart disease, dementia, etc. However, infection also can be very dangerous and even fatal in otherwise healthy, young persons -- including Dr. Li Wenliang, one of the first Chinese doctors to alert the public about nCoV.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Yes: Please see this reference to get a good idea. You may view world data or NewYork city data. REF: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/coronavirus-age-sex-demographics/
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A member asked:
How long can the coronavirus survive on someone who has passed away? What are the risks to the families of the deceased, and families of those that are morticians and coroners?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
Pathology 49 years experience
Respiratory : Corona virus is spread through respiratory droplets and as dead people do not breathe, they do not spread the virus. Motitians and coroners practice universal precautions and that would prevent spread of infection.
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A member asked:
I have a cold and I'm freaking out it's the coronavirus, what do I do and if I have it will I die?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Don't freak out !: Rest, hydration, acetaminophen, decongestant, cough med & nasal saline irrigation may help mild symptoms. Make sure to quarantine. Get emergency care for difficulty breathing, blue lips or confusion. In answer to your question - the majority of people with COVID 19 have mild disease (and many are asymptomatic). So, it is statistically not likely you would die.
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San Jose, CA
A 49-year-old male asked about a 32-year-old female:
What are the chances I'll end up in the ICU or die if I get coronavirus? I'm young and healthy, but do I have to worry?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Low risk: Risk for severe illness is how at your age and with no health risks.
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