NSTworld A mysterious SARS-like virus has spread around China with more than 200 diagnosed cases in the cities pneumonia
The UN's health agency says that the outbreak of the disease in Wuhan is a never-before-seen strain belonging to a broad family of viruses ranging from the common cold to more serious illnesses such as SARS.
The World Health Organization says an"animal source seems the most likely primary source... with some limited human-to-human transmission occurring between close contacts." "We don't have evidence that says this virus is going to mutate, but that's what happened with SARS," he said.As for person-to-person transmission -- a key hallmark of pandemics -- it may also be too early to tell for sure.
WHO has advised that individuals should protect themselves against the virus by thoroughly washing their hands, covering their noses when they sneeze, thoroughly cooking meat and eggs, and avoiding close contact with wild or farm animals.
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