Rob & Howie on what we do and don't know about 2019-nCoV

Two 80,000 Hours researchers, Robert Wiblin and Howie Lempel, record an experimental bonus episode about the new 2019-nCoV virus.See this list of resources, including many discussed in the episode, to learn more.In the 1h15m conversation we cover:• What is it? • How many people have it? • How contagious is it? • What fraction of people who contract it die? • How likely is it to spread out of control? • What's the range of plausible fatalities worldwide? • How does it compare to other epidemics? • What don't we know and why? • What actions should listeners take, if any? • How should the complexities of the above be communicated by public health professionals?Here's a link to the hygiene advice from Laurie Garrett mentioned in the episode.Recorded 2 Feb 2020.The 80,000 Hours Podcast is produced by Keiran Harris.