Nope. Beyond mildly is not “serious” it is a “normal” illness.
‘Get ready’: Italian doctors warn Europe of coronavirus impact on hospitals
‘It will be tough’, British doctor admits after Italian experts warn one in 10 of those infected need intensive care
The head of the Lombardy’s intensive care crisis unit says the health system is on the brink of collapse, intensive care being set up in hallways. By March 26 they predict ~18,000 #Covid19 cases in Lombardy, of which ~3,000 will need intensive care.
https://twitter.com/DrEricDing/status/1236507650424258562
Italy Lombardy region is on the brink. Retired doctors summoned, nursing students field promoted to graduation. Just under 10% of Lombardy’s #COVID19 cases need ICU. 10% of doctors/nurses have already caught #coronavirus and in quarantine. Jesus.
https://twitter.com/DrEricDing/status/1236507650424258562
I could post many more links, but I hope you will get the point.
The difference between China, S. Korea, Iran, Italy, Seattle and your town is just a matter of weeks.