But for most of those affected, coronavirus creates only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough, with the vast majority recovering from the virus. In mainland China, where the virus first exploded, more than 80,000 people have been diagnosed, but more than 58,000 already have recovered. Already, the widespread consequences of the virus have been staggering, sending shock waves through the world’s financial markets. Charlie Campbell’s father, 89-year-old Eugene Campbell, has been diagnosed with the coronavirus and is hospitalized in Edmonds, Washington. Patients who have been diagnosed with the virus must have two consecutive negative tests before they can be released.

Source: Manila Times March 12, 2020 05:26 UTC