What do we know about coronavirus disease (COVID-19)?
- Everyone is at potential risk:
- population expected to have no immunity as a new virus
- at least 12-18 months until vaccine available
- What is the treatment? Supportive care
- no effective treatment yet
- existing antiviral medications are being trialed, likely reserved for sickest
- severe cases can require intensive care
- supportive treatment in hospital and intensive care can be life saving