The Focus- Issue 1

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CORONAVIRUS ABHIRAM S.

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause a variety of symptoms ranging from the common cold to more serious illnesses including Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). So far, 106 people have died across China with over 4500 people across 16 different nations contracting the illness. The coronavirus is showing no signs of slowing with the number of people

affected almost doubling as each day passes. The virus is thought to have originated in the seafood market in Wuhan, China before passing from person to person, as those not infected with the virus come into contact with infected air droplets arising from the sneezing, coughing or speaking from those affected. Once infected with the virus, the person could potentially 39


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