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Published on: November 10, 2023
An interim review of the epidemiological characteristics of 2019 novel coronavirus
Sukhyun Ryu1, Byung Chul Chun2, 1
1Department of Preventive Medicine, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea.
Objectives:
The 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) from Wuhan, China is currently recognized as a public health emergency of global concern.
Methods:
We reviewed the currently available literature to provide up-to-date guidance on control measures to be implemented by public health authorities.
Results:
Some of the epidemiological characteristics of 2019-nCoV have been identified. However, there remain considerable uncertainties, which should be considered when providing guidance to public health authorities on control measures.
Conclusions:
Additional studies incorporating more detailed information from confirmed cases would be valuable.
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