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The disappearance of SARS

Video explaining difference between SARS-CoV-2 and other pandemic coronoraviruses

Here, Sophie explains what happened in the previous SARS epidemic and why SARS-CoV-2 is different.

What are your impressions about the SARS, MERS and SARS-CoV-2 health emergencies? Let us know in the comments.

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