Passengers flying into London from China to be checked for coronavirus as killer strain spreads
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome . The latest strain had not previously been identified in humans.Coronaviruses are transmitted between animals and people. The first of the latest cases were among people connected to a wholesale seafood market in Wuhan, China — but Chinese officials say human-to-human transmission has also been confirmed.
He told the broadcaster: "The lesson we've learned is coronavirus infections are serious and one of the newest and biggest global health threats." He said: "Every virus has its challenges, but coronaviruses can be a relatively straightforward vaccine target.
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