NeoCov: Wuhan scientists warn of new coronavirus; How worried should you be? | Hindustan Times
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NeoCov: Wuhan scientists warn of new coronavirus; How worried should you be?

Chinese scientists have identified the new NeoCov coronavirus strain in bats in South Africa and the possible risks from the strain require further research and assessment, reported Sputnik. Scientists have said that the virus in question is a close relative of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) but has similar ways of entry into human cells as SARS-CoV-2. However the study has not been peer reviewed, while World Health Organisation has called for further assessment. Watch this video for more.

 
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