“Some may hope that the virus will pass by. But it’s better to beware than to laugh at it. If you are not worried about yourself, think about your loved ones and friends. The situation is very scary. Especially considering how the virus spreads. I have acquaintances from Asia who became infected and had a very difficult illness. She’s not as flu-like as they say, ”Efimova told RT.

She previously stated that her American friends initially laughed at the threat of coronavirus.