The statistic that dictates how far the coronavirus will spread

The statistic that dictates how far the coronavirus will spread

Due to myriad variables it’s not possible to predict your exact odds of contracting the novel coronavirus, but according to one renowned mathematician, there's one statistic we should be closely tracking to gauge the probability of becoming infected.

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