1. COVID-19: Knowns, Unknowns, and Questions.
- Author
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Weston S and Frieman MB
- Subjects
- COVID-19, China epidemiology, Humans, Pandemics, Risk Factors, SARS-CoV-2, Betacoronavirus, Coronavirus Infections epidemiology, Coronavirus Infections transmission, Pneumonia, Viral epidemiology, Pneumonia, Viral transmission
- Abstract
The recent emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) from the Hubei province in China in late 2019 demonstrates the epidemic potential of coronaviruses. The rapid spread of this virus across the world in only 2 months highlights the transmissibility of this family of viruses and the significant morbidity and mortality that they can cause. We highlight the current state of knowledge of coronavirus biology while answering questions concerning the current outbreak of SARS-CoV-2., (Copyright © 2020 Weston and Frieman.)
- Published
- 2020
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