• Since mid-December an outbreak of a pneumonia-like new virus has been reported in the Chinese city of Wuhan (population 11mn). Genomic data was made publicly available in mid-January enabling scientists to study its genetic fingerprint.
• Officially known as 2019-nCOV by the WHO, the virus’ genetic makeup is similar (70%) to the deadly SARS virus (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) but “appears clinically milder” in terms of severity, fatality rate and transmissibility.
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