Death and rate of serious (ECMO/intubation) is much higher than the flu and this is much more contagious. Most of the reason we're seeing a bend in the numbers

Death and rate of serious (ECMO/intubation) is much higher than the flu and this is much more contagious. Most of the reason we're seeing a bend in the numbers is also due to extraordinary measures being taken to slow it down. It's hard to tell what's alarmist with quarantine and shutdown of schools/businessess coming down so hard on the affected areas. People aren't used to that sort of thing. The right steps are being taken in general. If this does continue to spread, which seems likely, people will need to exercise calm and patience. Otherwise, I think this assessment is dead on.