The outbreak of the deadly coronavirus poses a risk not just to humans, but businesses and economies as well. The virus is spreading rapidly with over 1,70,000 infections being reported and it has killed more than 6,500 across the world, as of March 15. Experts suggest that the outbreak can further intensify. Here's an overview of how many people on average have been infected by one afflicted individual, according to estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO). (Image: Reuters)
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Ebola | The disease is transmitted on average to 1.5-2.5 people from one infected individual. Vaccine available | No. (Image: Reuters)
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2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV*) | Around 1.4-2.5 people are infected by one positive patient. Vaccine available | No. (Image: Reuters)
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Influenza | The virus can be transmitted to 2-3 people by one patient. Vaccine available | Yes. (Image: Reuters)
