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Coronavirus: What you need to know

Cases of illness from the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) disease, known as COVID-19, have been confirmed in more than 100 countries. The outbreak was first recorded in China in December last year. Here’s what you need to know:

What percentage of people who get the virus are dying from it?

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