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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
excavators at construction site

Fast action will be key to containing new coronavirus from China

29 January 2020

As the new virus that emerged in China spreads rapidly around the world, the reaction of national and international health agencies will be key to stopping it

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