An outbreak of a new coronavirus that began in the central Chinese city of Wuhan...
- An outbreak of a new coronavirus that began in the central Chinese city of Wuhan has killed 18 people and infected around 650 globally.
- The previously unknown strain is believed to have emerged late last year from illegally traded wildlife at an animal market in Wuhan. - The World Health Organization said on Thursday that while the outbreak was an emergency for China and the agency was tracking the evolution ‘every minute’, it was not yet a global health emergency.- China says the virus is mutating and that there is evidence of respiratory transmission.- Three research teams are to start work on developing potential vaccines, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations said. The plan is to have at least one potential vaccine in clinical trials by June.
- Wuhan, a city of 11 million people, is on lockdown, with urban transport shut and outgoing flights suspended.
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