Coronaviruses

Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).
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A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans.
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Watch this short video (created by: World Health Organization (WHO)) to find out more.