Coronaviruses are type of virus. They are many kinds and can make humans and animals sick. Some coronaviruses can cause illness similar to the common cold and others can cause more serious diseases, including Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). A new strain of the coronavirus identified in Wuhan City in China in December 2019 was named SARS-CoV-2. …
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Author: Lauren Donley BSc (Hons)
First answered: 05 Mar 2020
Last reviewed: 19 May 2018
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Category: Novel coronavirus (COVID-19)