Chongqing Medicine 2020;49(0):E021-E021

doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.9999-998X.2020.0021

Opinions on the corona virus disease 2019

Yubo WANG 1 ; Yong HE 1

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Keywords

2019-nCoV; pneumonia; clinical manifestations; diagnosis; prevention and control

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

The corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has drawn much attention lately. It has the characteristics of hidden infection sources, diverse transmission channels, great differences in clinical characteristics and limited diagnostic methods. Additionally, the population is generally susceptible, and no specific medicines are available now, therefore, the prevention and control of the disease faces greater challenges. Mastering the characteristics of it for comprehensive prevention and control is the main strategy against the disease. This article systematically expounded the latest understanding of the disease.