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The Coronavirus Outbreak

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  • Coronaviruses (CoV) belong to a large family of viruses that cause the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV)

  • Coronaviruses have animal hosts and they are transmitted from people to people, mainly through the respiratory system

  • The suggestions to prevent the spread of infection include regular hand washing, the use of mouth and nose masks, avoiding close gatherings, crowds and people who show symptoms of respiratory infection

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Introduction

Coronaviruses (CoV) belong to a large family of viruses that cause the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel coronavirus (nCoV) has recently caused a disease outbreak that affects humans. Coronaviruses have animal hosts and they are transmitted from people to people, mainly through the respiratory system.

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