The fear of a second coronavirus wave is palpable and experts say it could be deadlier than the first one
Italy, Spain and Germany reopened their businesses to normalise social and economic life, in light of the receding number of deaths and positive cases. “We’re risking a backslide that will be intolerable,” said Dr Ian Lipkin of Columbia University’s Center for Infection and Immunity.
“There will be a second wave, but the problem is to which extent. Is it a small wave or a big wave? It’s too early to say,” said Olivier Schwartz, head of the virus unit at France’s Pasteur Institute.behave like the flu The US government has already been warned of another viral assault on the country's health services. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Robert Redfield said in late April that the danger was higher as a fresh outbreak would likely coincide with the flu season.Experts in Italy urged intensified efforts to identify new victims and trace their contacts.
By May 4, the country re-opened museums, churches and playgrounds, and allowed small businesses to resume work. The reopening of schools and sporting events are next on the agenda of steering the country toward normalcy.
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