Chris Martensen, PhD in pathology/toxicology, has been covering this almost daily with the best information available.

He said the tendency of a virus like this is to mutate into a less lethal form. The 1918 Spanish flu was unusual in that the second wave was worse.

Odds are this won't be as bad to catch next winter. So by all means try not to get it this spring.

Thanks for the replies, much appreciated.