> Viruses tend to become less deadly as they spread because dead people don't spread disease. This is why the longer incubation time of this coronavirus is suc

> Viruses tend to become less deadly as they spread because dead people don't spread disease. This is why the longer incubation time of this coronavirus is such a concern. It gives a potentially fatal disease more time to spread before it self limits. Also, I've heard reports that some infected are asymptomatic, so it may continue to spread even while taking out some people.