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


Topic Area: Infection Control

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