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JAKARTA: Scientists are still trying to analyse a new strain of coronavirus that caused a pneumonia outbreak in China, with over 400 people in ...

JAKARTA: Scientists are still trying to analyse a new strain of coronavirus that caused a pneumonia outbreak in China, with overThe outbreak started in Wuhan, the capital city of Hubei Province in December.The World Health Organisation reported on Monday that cases have been found in Beijing and Shenzen, adding to last week’s confirmed cases in Thailand and Japan from people who had travelled from Wuhan.

Wuhan novel coronavirus is a new strain of coronavirus that has never been identified by scientists on humans. The virus has not been given an official name by the WHO. Common medical symptoms of coronavirus infection are fever and difficulty breathing. In severe cases, the infection can lead to pneumonia, kidney failure and even death.

 

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