‘Outlier’ victim profiles raise questions over the impact of coronavirus

The Chinese authorities have released details of some of the victims, and not all are elderly with pre-existing health conditions Most people who died from the new coronavirus appear to have been old, and many had pre-existing health problems, but Chinese government records list at least five victims under 60, with no prior medical issues detailed. These potential “outliers” – aged 36, 50, 53, 55 and 58 – are a reminder that scientists are still racing to understand the nature and impact of the new disease as it spreads in China and around the world. Continue reading...