[Born to Conserve]

The death rates mentioned are for those who show the syndrome, not for those who get the virus. The rate at which people who have the virus are showing the syndrome has not been reported, that I have seen.

[Judith Anne]

The death rates mentioned are for those who show the syndrome, not for those who get the virus. The rate at which people who have the virus are showing the syndrome has not been reported, that I have seen.

I think that's one of the unknowns, at this point. Even if there's a test in the immediate offing, it's not available on a wide basis nor is it likely to be, anytime soon.

[forewarning]

The death rates mentioned are for those who show the syndrome, not for those who get the virus. The rate at which people who have the virus are showing the syndrome has not been reported, that I have seen.

There is evidence in this: the New York Times (16 April) reports a superspreader who “infected 112 people, including every doctor and nurse who treated him.” Since all were infected, and “infection” here means “showing the syndrome”, natural resistance seems to be uncommon, and getting the virus apparently leads to the syndrome at a high rate.