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Medical workers at Zhongnan Hospital in Wuhan

New coronavirus may be much more contagious than initially thought

29 January 2020

The new coronavirus is spreading faster than SARS - and it may be because it can be passed on before a person shows any sign of symptoms
Chinese hospital sign

Sixth person dies as Wuhan coronavirus spreads between people

21 January 2020

Six deaths and nearly 300 cases have been linked to a new virus that originated in China. Authorities now believe the virus can spread from person to person

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