These numbers are from the internet so can certainly be disputed, but just LOOK at the numbers. These are the deaths for the flu world wide:
2015 51,000
2016 23,000
2017 38,000
2018 62,000
2019 17,000
Covid-19 (Coronavirus) 4,641 world wide as of 3/11. There were 37 deaths in the US as of 3/12.
My perspective is as an American. I know a little of what is happening around the globe, but like everyone I care more about my home. I refuse to watch main stream media because all they do is lie and exaggerate. I follow Fox news, and no they aren't perfect, but a damn site better than CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC and all the other lefty news sites. I believe we have the best health care specialists and researchers in the world, and the steps taken by our government were needed. What isn't needed is the constant hyping by the media. Most people follow that crap and gee wiz, now we have a panic. All I'm saying is to just use common sense. If you are more likely to be hit by lightning than die of corona virus, then there is no need for panic. Yes we need to take precautions, and yes more people will die, but this will end and the US will probably be better off than most. Early action has saved lives. Some of the stock market crash was caused by the Russians manipulating the oil market, but come on -give me a break- most this is the media hype over corona. Its click bait. End of tirade. ALL of you be well.