As reports of the coronavirus being transmitted in Japan start to trickle in, questions are growing about the disease — including how it is passed on and how its spread can be prevented. Below is some basic information about the new strain of coronavirus:
What is a coronavirus?
Coronaviruses are a large family of zoonotic viruses, which means they can be transferred from animals to people. They can cause symptoms ranging from a common cold to more severe and sometimes fatal diseases such as pneumonia.