Quote Originally Posted by MRSDS1DONNA View Post
It has no real impact on my travel plans mostly because I had no international destination plans until summer anyway. I am completely unconcerned about flying domestically since it really doesn't look like this is more contagious than any other virus so the risk of exposure isn't any greater than it would be for the flu/cold/any generic creeping crud. Relatively small chance of contraction and relatively small chance of death even if you do contract it (best I can tell <2% die which is less than the flu). People are panicked for no real reason.

On the upside, I am strongly considering a quick trip to Disneyland with the idea that the park will be less full due to the overall freak out of the general public. Definite win for me!
Where do you get those stats from?

"The virus that causes COVID-19 seems to be spreading easily and sustainably in the community" -CDC

And..it's no secret that the mortality rate is 10-20x or more higher, than the flu...alarmingly so the older you are >50. Flu is .1%, this is 2%+..you got part of that right, if you average things out. (Bad math is not safe math)

It may be too early to panic, but..we could be 12-15mo away from a vaccine with something that will mutate and make a few rounds globally yet.