As lockdown restrictions ease across the US, cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 are skyrocketing.<br />However, CNN reports the surge in cases hasn't been accompanied by a surge in deaths. Why?<br />One probable reason could be that it may be too soon into the new wave of the virus for its victims to actually pass.<br />Also, more young people could be infected this time around and they have a much lower risk of death.<br />It's also possible the current patients may have fewer comorbid conditions than those in March and April.<br />Finally, doctors do know a lot more now about how to treat the illness, and testing is more widely available.<br />But one thing's for sure: the virus has not weakened by one iota. Stay safe!
