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The coronavirus derives its name from the "corona," or halo, surrounding each virion. This is due to the presence of viral spike peplomers emanating from its proteinaceous envelope.
As Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Continues, WHO, CDC Urge Heightened Vigilance
(5/23/2013, 5:05 p.m.)
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As of May 22, 43 laboratory-confirmed cases -- 21 of which have proved fatal -- of novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection had been reported to the World Health Organization. According to a recent update from the CDC, which is closely monitoring the outbreak, 31 of the nCoV cases were reported in Saudi Arabia, along with a handful of others from Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and elsewhere. Other cases -- three in the United Kingdom, two in France and one in Germany -- were reported in Europe.
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DTaP Vaccine Supplies Will Be Limited for Summer 2013
(5/22/2013, 2:40 p.m.)
H7N9 Case Numbers Stalled, But Pandemic Potential Remains
(5/16/2013, 5:05 p.m.)
AUA Recommends Against Routine Prostate Cancer Screening
(5/15/2013, 11:30 a.m.)
AAFP Disagrees With Justice Department Blockade of OTC Access to Plan B One-Step
(5/8/2013, 5:05 p.m.)
AAFP, Others Urge Hospitals to Stop Early Elective Deliveries
(5/8/2013, 12:35 p.m.)
AAFP, USPSTF Recommend Routine HIV Screening but Differ on Age to Begin
(4/29/2013, 4:45 p.m.)
Zoledronic Acid Slows Bone Loss, Also Stops New Bone Formation
(4/24/2013, 5:15 p.m.)
ACP Guidance on PSA Screening Calls for Risk-Benefit Discussion, Clear Patient Preference
(4/23/2013, 12:05 p.m.)
Potential for Serious Injury, Death Prompts FreeStyle InsuLinx Meter Recall
(4/18/2013, 4:10 p.m.)
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