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We discovered a coronavirus similar to the covid-19 virus 7 years ago

We discovered a coronavirus similar to the covid-19 virus 7 years ago

12 February 2020

The covid-19 virus is similar to a coronavirus detected in bats in China back in 2013, but we failed to act on the warnings of those who studied it
Sterilisation efforts in Lianyungang, China

How bad is the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak likely to get?

11 February 2020

The death rate of Covid-19, caused by the new coronavirus, may be lower than some estimates suggest, but the number of cases may be much higher
Experts from 15 African countries received training at the Pasteur Insitute in Dakar, Senegal

African nations step up efforts to prevent spread of coronavirus

10 February 2020

If the new coronavirus reaches Africa, it could have a huge impact. But the continent is getting ready, and 29 countries will soon be able to test for the infection

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