The new coronavirus is very serious and is not comparable to SARS, both are very serious. Data show that the death rate from novel coronavirus pneumonia is lower than that of SARS, but the number of infections is large. 2003, when the SARS epidemic ended, the number of confirmed infections reported in mainland China was about 5,000, and the death rate was about 9-10%. The number of people infected with the new coronavirus has so far reached more than 10 times the number of confirmed SARS cases. In Wuhan, where the incidence is relatively high, the mortality rate is about 2%. There are more mild and moderate cases of new coronavirus pneumonia, but there is no specific drug or specific treatment, and there is no available vaccine. Symptomatic and supportive treatment is the main focus, with appropriate treatment plans based on the patient’s specific condition and targeted treatment depending on the degree of illness. It is still recommended to minimize going out and stop gathering. Due to the long incubation period of the new coronavirus, usually 1-14 days, and the large number of confirmed cases. The mortality rate is lower than that of SARS, probably due to the advanced technology, improved medical care and the use of ventilators, which have led to better prevention and control. This outbreak is relatively serious and should still be well protected. Content source: Dr. You Lai