Focus: Infection Control
Facts about the coronavirus outbreak
The respiratory infection originated in Wuhan, China
The Wuhan corona virus has been making headlines since it was discovered - here are some of the basic facts about the outbreak, according to an article on the Becker's Clinical Leadership and Infection Control website.
- China has confirmed dozens of deaths related to the outbreak, with thousands sickened.
- The coronavirus has spread to the U.S., South Korea, Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong and France.
- There is evidence that the virus is spread through human transmission.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed five U.S. cases.
Read the article.
January 29, 2020
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