A new emerging zoonotic virus of concern: The 2019 novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

José Millán-Oñate, Alfonso J. Rodriguez-Morales, German Camacho-Moreno, Henry Mendoza-Ramírez, Iván Arturo Rodríguez-Sabogal, Carlos Álvarez-Moreno

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Abstract

We review here the origin, outbreak characteristics and main epidemiological features of the novel Coronavirus (2019nCoV) responsible of a new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Rapid global health authorities’ responses are now in course and international scientific collaboration is urgently need. Previous outbreaks experiences with similar viral agents have increased the capacity to containment and control of these recurrent health menaces.

Translated title of the contributionUn nuevo virus zoonótico emergente de preocupación: El Coronavirus novel 2019
Original languageEnglish
Article number24
JournalInfectio
Volume24
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Colombia
  • Coronavirus
  • Epidemics
  • Travelers
  • Zoonotic

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