This is not lassa virus or smallpox.

The World Health Organisation’s own view of COVID-19 is that;

“Most people infected will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment.”

Like the flu then.

Those with underlying health conditions and/or a compromised immune system are at higher and even high risk. As they already were to seasonal flu or any invasive infection that can exacerbate their existing condition and cause upper respiratory tract infection.

Like the flu then.