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Inhibiting Targets Of Covid Virus Proteases Can Block Infection, Shows Study
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have shown how SARS-CoV-2 viral proteases attack the host cell, and how this can be targeted to stop virus replication in cell culture using existing drugs.
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SARS Antibodies Can Block COVID-19 Infection, Say Researchers
An antibody from a patient who recovered from SARS has been shown to block COVID-19 infection in a laboratory setting, researchers said on Monday in another potential breakthrough in the search for coronavirus treatment.
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As Number Of Coronavirus Cases Grow, WHO Issues Some Preventive Measures
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered coronavir...
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Coronavirus Kills Over 800 In China, Exceeds SARS Deaths Worldwide
The number of deaths from China's new coronavirus epidemic jumped to 803 on Sunday after hard-hit Hubei province reported 81 new fatalities.
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China Confirms 5,974 Virus Cases, Exceeding Its SARS Total
The number of confirmed cases in the new virus outbreak in China reached 5,974 on Wednesday, overtaking the number of people infected in the mainland by the SARS epidemic in 2002-2003.
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How Is China Coronavirus Different From 2003 SARS Outbreak? A Primer
The fast-spreading coronavirus that has now killed 81 people, infected 2,700 people across China and forced authorities to put several cities under lockdown, has brought back memories of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak in 2003 that affected over 8,000 people and led to 650 deaths in China and 700 across the world.
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China Warns Virus Could Mutate And Spread As Number Of Death Rises
China warned Wednesday that a SARS-like virus that has killed nine people, infected hundreds and spread to other countries could mutate, as authorities scrambled to contain the disease during the Lunar New Year travel season.
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Coronavirus: Centre Says Passengers From China Will Be Thermal-Screened
The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has asked the authorities of seven major airports across the country to install equipment to screen people arriving from China for the coronavirus, a new SARS-like virus that has infected nearly 300 people in the neighbouring country.
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South Korea Reports Sixth MERS Death as Infections Surge
South Korea recorded its sixth death and biggest single day jump in Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) infections today, with 23 new cases in the largest outbreak of the potentially deadly virus outside Saudi Arabia.
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South Korea Reports 9 New MERS Cases, 1 Recovers and Leaves Hospital
South Korea's health ministry reported on Saturday nine more cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) raising the total to 50 but said one patient had recovered and became the first to be discharged from hospital.
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South Korea Reports Third Death from MERS Outbreak
South Korea today reported its third death from an outbreak of the MERS virus that has infected dozens of people, seen hundreds of schools closed and caused thousands to cancel travel plans.
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MERS Outbreak: 700 Schools Closed in South Korea
Hundreds more schools closed today in South Korea as officials struggled to ease growing panic over an outbreak of the MERS virus that has infected 35 people, killed two and caused thousands to cancel travel plans.
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South Korea President Park Geun-Hye Scolds Health Officials Over MERS Scare
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye scolded health officials today over their "insufficient" response to an outbreak of the MERS virus, as the number of infections climbed to 18, with nearly 700 under observation.
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MERS death toll hits 81 in Saudi Arabia
The MERS death toll has climbed to 81 in Saudi Arabia, which sacked its health minister as cases of infection by the coronavirus mount in the country.
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New Saudi cases lift MERS infections to 136: WHO
The global number of infections with the deadly MERS virus has risen to 136, after hard-hit Saudi Arabia confirmed six new cases, the World Health Organization said on Friday.
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Inhibiting Targets Of Covid Virus Proteases Can Block Infection, Shows Study
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have shown how SARS-CoV-2 viral proteases attack the host cell, and how this can be targeted to stop virus replication in cell culture using existing drugs.
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SARS Antibodies Can Block COVID-19 Infection, Say Researchers
An antibody from a patient who recovered from SARS has been shown to block COVID-19 infection in a laboratory setting, researchers said on Monday in another potential breakthrough in the search for coronavirus treatment.
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As Number Of Coronavirus Cases Grow, WHO Issues Some Preventive Measures
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered coronavir...
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Coronavirus Kills Over 800 In China, Exceeds SARS Deaths Worldwide
The number of deaths from China's new coronavirus epidemic jumped to 803 on Sunday after hard-hit Hubei province reported 81 new fatalities.
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China Confirms 5,974 Virus Cases, Exceeding Its SARS Total
The number of confirmed cases in the new virus outbreak in China reached 5,974 on Wednesday, overtaking the number of people infected in the mainland by the SARS epidemic in 2002-2003.
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How Is China Coronavirus Different From 2003 SARS Outbreak? A Primer
The fast-spreading coronavirus that has now killed 81 people, infected 2,700 people across China and forced authorities to put several cities under lockdown, has brought back memories of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak in 2003 that affected over 8,000 people and led to 650 deaths in China and 700 across the world.
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China Warns Virus Could Mutate And Spread As Number Of Death Rises
China warned Wednesday that a SARS-like virus that has killed nine people, infected hundreds and spread to other countries could mutate, as authorities scrambled to contain the disease during the Lunar New Year travel season.
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Coronavirus: Centre Says Passengers From China Will Be Thermal-Screened
The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has asked the authorities of seven major airports across the country to install equipment to screen people arriving from China for the coronavirus, a new SARS-like virus that has infected nearly 300 people in the neighbouring country.
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South Korea Reports Sixth MERS Death as Infections Surge
South Korea recorded its sixth death and biggest single day jump in Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) infections today, with 23 new cases in the largest outbreak of the potentially deadly virus outside Saudi Arabia.
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South Korea Reports 9 New MERS Cases, 1 Recovers and Leaves Hospital
South Korea's health ministry reported on Saturday nine more cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) raising the total to 50 but said one patient had recovered and became the first to be discharged from hospital.
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South Korea Reports Third Death from MERS Outbreak
South Korea today reported its third death from an outbreak of the MERS virus that has infected dozens of people, seen hundreds of schools closed and caused thousands to cancel travel plans.
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MERS Outbreak: 700 Schools Closed in South Korea
Hundreds more schools closed today in South Korea as officials struggled to ease growing panic over an outbreak of the MERS virus that has infected 35 people, killed two and caused thousands to cancel travel plans.
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South Korea President Park Geun-Hye Scolds Health Officials Over MERS Scare
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye scolded health officials today over their "insufficient" response to an outbreak of the MERS virus, as the number of infections climbed to 18, with nearly 700 under observation.
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MERS death toll hits 81 in Saudi Arabia
The MERS death toll has climbed to 81 in Saudi Arabia, which sacked its health minister as cases of infection by the coronavirus mount in the country.
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New Saudi cases lift MERS infections to 136: WHO
The global number of infections with the deadly MERS virus has risen to 136, after hard-hit Saudi Arabia confirmed six new cases, the World Health Organization said on Friday.
