Why is COVID-19 called coronavirus?
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Secondly, the term "coronavirus" refers to a family of viruses that have a characteristic crown-like appearance when viewed under a microscope. Thirdly, SARS-CoV-2 belongs to the same family of viruses as the original SARS virus (SARS-CoV) that caused a global Show more…
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