Paris, Sept 25 (AFP/APP):The novel coronavirus pandemic, soon to pass the milestone of one million deaths, has a higher toll compared with other modern viruses although its ravages to date are far less than the Spanish flu a century ago. As the pandemic continues, the death toll from an AFP tally is only provisional, but it provides a reference point for comparing the new coronavirus with that of other viruses, past and present. 21st century viruses SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for Covid-19 infection, has been the deadliest of the 21st century viruses. In 2009, the H1N1 virus, or swine flu, … Continue reading Coronavirus and other deadly epidemics