
Guest Post by Geary Sikich (first posted on CERM ® RISK INSIGHTS – reposted here with permission)
At the time of this writing, coronavirus is spreading in China and is appearing in other areas of the world. Seasonal flu is also spreading through much of the world. As a comparison, the below graphics provide a snapshot of the current situations. First is the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) graphic with its representative statistics. Alarming? CDC estimates 19 – 26 million flu illnesses; currently, there have been approximately 8,000 flu deaths. Alarming? [Read more…]