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Dr. Michael underscores that the current pandemic is in its early stages, with the worst impacts still ahead. He warns that as countries reopen after social distancing measures, the virus's transmission will increase exponentially. He compares it to influenza—an airborne virus that spreads easily through the air and is infectious even before symptoms appear. Data suggest this novel coronavirus could be 10 to 15 times more deadly than the worst seasonal flu, with projections indicating up to 480,000 deaths in a few months if unchecked.