Virus
There Is a ‘Tipping Point’ Before Coronavirus Kills
- Covid-19’s trek to lower respiratory tract marks severe phase
- Progression from mild or moderate to severe can occur quickly
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The new coronavirus causes little more than a cough if it stays in the nose and throat, which it does for the majority of people unlucky enough to be infected. Danger starts when it reaches the lungs.