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Understanding of COVID-19 based on current evidence
Pengfei Sun1, Xiaosheng Lu2, Chao Xu1
1Department of Plastic Surgery, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, China.
Journal of Medical Virology
|February 26, 2020
Summary
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) emerged in Wuhan, China in December 2019. This review discusses COVID-19 characteristics to aid future research and control efforts.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Unexplained pneumonia cases reported in Wuhan, China, starting December 2019.
- The novel virus was temporarily named 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) by the WHO on January 12, 2020.
- The disease caused by 2019-nCoV was officially named COVID-19 by the WHO on February 11, 2020.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically discuss the characteristics of COVID-19 based on published evidence.
- To provide a reference for future scientific studies on COVID-19.
- To assist in the prevention and control of the COVID-19 epidemic.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of published evidence.
- Discussion of COVID-19 characteristics.
Main Results:
- The COVID-19 epidemic is a global health concern, with significant spread noted in China.
- The study synthesizes existing knowledge on COVID-19 characteristics.
Conclusions:
- Understanding COVID-19 characteristics is crucial for effective prevention and control strategies.
- Further research is needed to fully characterize the virus and the disease it causes.
- International collaboration and evidence-based approaches are vital for managing the COVID-19 pandemic.
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