New SARS-Like Virus Declared a Global Threat

The World Health Organization has declared a new strain of coronavirus a global threat after it claimed one more life this week. What is this new virus, how has it spread, and what can we do about it? Anthony investigates.

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Newly Discovered Virus Takes More Lives, Spreads
http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/29/health/...
"A new SARS-like virus recently found in humans continues to spread -- with the worldwide total now at 49, the World Health Organization said Wednesday."

What is Corona Virus?
http://health.howstuffworks.com/disea...
"Corona viruses are a group of viruses that infect the respiratory tract of both humans and animals."

Novel Coronavirus Summary and Literature Update -- as of 17 May 2013
http://www.who.int/csr/disease/corona...
"Since April 2012, there have been 40 laboratory-confirmed cases of human infection with novel coronavirus (nCoV)."

New Coronavirus -- Q&A
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/201...
"What are the symptoms of infection with the coronavirus, how contagious is it, and where has it come from?"

Coronavirus Incubation Period may be Longer than Suspected
http://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavi...
"A new study suggests the incubation period for the new MERS coronavirus may be longer than has been believed up until now."

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