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WHO details protective measures against novel coronavirus

Updated: Feb 13, 2020 Xinhua Print
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A recovering pneumonia patient gives a thumbs-up to medical workers at Wuhan University's Zhongnan Hospital on Jan 30, 2020. [GAO XIANG/FOR CHINA DAILY]

Q3: How dangerous is the novel coronavirus?

Infection with 2019-nCoV can cause mild symptoms including a runny nose, sore throat, cough, and fever. It can be more severe for some persons and lead to pneumonia or breathing difficulties.

More rarely, the disease can be fatal. Older people and people with pre-existing medical conditions appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus.

Q4: Can 2019-nCoV be transmitted from person to person?

Yes, it can be transmitted from person to person, usually after close contact with an infected patient.

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