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Abstract

The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency of international concern and rates the global risk assessment as high.

The situation is evolving rapidly with case counts and deaths increasing each day.

Cases have been reported in at least 25 countries outside of China.

Person-to-person spread has been confirmed, but it is uncertain how easily the virus spreads between people.

Clinical trials and investigations to learn more about the virus, its origin, and how it affects humans are ongoing.

Original languageEnglish
PublisherBMJ Publishing Group
Publication statusPublished - 20 Feb 2020

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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