IOW, you aren't saying "Oh, it's not that bad."
What you are saying is, "It's way worse than that, pal."
Unfortunately it's potential deadly on a worldwide basis and if/when an outbreak begins in the U.S./Canada, there will most assuredly be a total panic to buy meds like 'Tamiflu'. The domestic & global supply will dry up overnight.
The ones laughing about the subject now will be the worst to panic. While on the other hand we understand now and are taking the necessary precautions, the best we can.