It's not the existence that people doubt, it's the death rate when compared to the common cold that's the issue. So far I've seen nothing to suggest this is anything for me to worry about.

How contagious it is, is immaterial. All that's important is the mortality rate and as it stands it's less than the common seasonal flu by some margin.

I understand those who are vulnerable want to avoid taking risks, but they have this problem EVERY YEAR. Shutting down the GLOBAL economy for this is disproportionate.