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COVID-19, a worldwide public health emergency

M Palacios Cruz1, E Santos2, M A Velázquez Cervantes3

  • 1Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Veracruzana, Veracruz, Mexico.

Revista Clinica Espanola
|May 17, 2021
PubMed

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A novel coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, emerged in China, causing a global health emergency. Its rapid spread necessitates public health measures to prevent a potential pandemic.

Area of Science:

  • * Emerging infectious diseases
  • * Viral pathogenesis and epidemiology

Background:

  • * A novel coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, identified in Wuhan, China.
  • * Significant global health concern due to widespread infections and fatalities.
  • * High homology to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV).

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To report the emergence and initial impact of the 2019-nCoV outbreak.
  • * To highlight the public health implications and potential pandemic threat.
  • * To emphasize the importance of adhering to World Health Organization guidelines.

Main Methods:

  • * Observational analysis of the outbreak's emergence and spread.
  • * Comparison of 2019-nCoV characteristics with related coronaviruses.
  • * Assessment of epidemiological data and mortality rates.

Main Results:

  • * 2019-nCoV identified as a significant cause of illness and death, particularly in China.
  • * Demonstrated rapid propagation, leading to a worldwide public health emergency.
  • * Lower mortality rate (2-3%) compared to SARS-CoV, but higher transmissibility.

Conclusions:

  • * 2019-nCoV poses a substantial pandemic risk.
  • * Urgent implementation of control measures is critical.
  • * Adherence to World Health Organization personal care recommendations is vital for mitigation.

Keywords:
Basic reproduction numberClinical conditionCoronavirusCuadro clínicoDiagnosisDiagnósticoNúmero de reproducción básicoPrevenciónPreventionTransmisiónTransmission

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