More from Ask the Doctor: Chat about corona and other viruses
More than 900 people have died in China and more than 40,000 people have been infected globally. But the spread of infection outside China is very limited. So the situation with the new corona virus can be summarized.
"I would not book a trip to Thailand today if the departure is in a month, we do not know what the situation will be in the countries around China then," says Niklas Arnberg, professor of virology in Question Doctor.
There is another reason to stay at home. The mild Swedish winter this year means that the experts believe that the spread of infection is generally decreasing.
- This virus, like many others, thrives best when it's cold and dry. If the virus comes here and gets attached, a mild winter can be to our advantage, says Niklas Arnberg.
Are you still going out and traveling? Here you can check current recommendations from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a summary of the situation from the Public Health Authority.