Flu vs. COVID-19: Which is bigger threat to the world?
Updated 22:17, 23-Feb-2020
CGTN
04:43

Some might argue that the flu is a familiar story that reoccurs every year and the cases are geographically widespread. There's no epicenter or hot spot, whereas the COVID-19 is brand new, with a high concentration of infected people in a short period of time. Yes, I agree. I don't think it is appropriate to compare it with influenza, yet the way both governments are handling the challenge is worth noting...

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