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Will WHO cause more panic around China's coronavirus?

For the rapidly spreading coronavirus, which has been ravaging much of China, a potential escalation of a global response is looming on the horizon.China has confirmed

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The novel coronavirus and the flu - the differences and similarities

The novel coronavirus, which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan and has now spread to 12 countries, has much in common with seasonal flu. They are both viral infections, share similar symptoms a

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Mosquito-killing fungus wins prestigious award

A genetically engineered fungus is capable of killing mosquitoes using a spider venom that is harmless to humans.

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WHO: Too early to call coronavirus a global public health emergency

The World Health Organization says a viral illness in China that has sickened hundreds of people is not yet a global health emergency. 01:09 The decision came after Chinese authorities

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Mobility, urbanization amplify coronavirus epidemic risk in China

It was a tough decision for He Qi, a Wuhan native, employed at an internet company in Beijing, to cancel her Spring Festival reunion dinner plans with her family.Behind her canceled travel plan is

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Technique pioneered to tackle disease threatening half the world

Scientists are trying to infect the mosquitoes that spread the virus by injecting them with a bacteria that blocks its dispersal.