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MILLAN-ONATE, José et al. A new emerging zoonotic virus of concern: the 2019 novel Coronavirus (SARS CoV-2). Infect. [online]. 2020, vol.24, n.3, pp.187-192. ISSN 0123-9392.  https://doi.org/10.22354/in.v24i3.848.

We review here the origin, outbreak characteristics and main epidemiological features of the novel Coronavirus (2019nCoV) responsible of a new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Rapid global health authorities’ responses are now in course and international scientific collaboration is urgently need. Previous outbreaks experiences with similar viral agents have increased the capacity to containment and control of these recurrent health menaces.

Palavras-chave : coronavirus; epidemics; zoonotic; travelers; Colombia.

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