Although SARS-CoV-2 specifically causes Covid-19, the symptoms of Covid-19 are general flu-like symptoms, which may vary from person to person. Like the flu, which is caused by the influenza virus, Covid-19 results in most people developing fever, needing rest and fluids for a few days. Thanks in some part to these simple diagnostics, HIV has become a chronic disease instead of a cause of premature death. However, these simple diagnostics are not simple to develop, and they are often the least of priorities when it comes to research and funding. * Based on the current R0 for SARS-CoV-2, which estimates that each person infected will spread the virus to two-three more people.

Source: The Star March 21, 2020 05:37 UTC