It seems that the SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) crisis is happening al over again in China. It looks like a new coronavirus appeard in Wuhan, China.
A total of 44 cases have been confirmed so far, 11 of which are considered "severe". Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into a mysterious viral pneumonia which has infected dozens of people in central China.
There has been speculation on social media about a possible connection to the highly contagious disease. Wuhan police said eight people had been punished for "publishing or forwarding false information on the internet without verification".
Till the moment, authorities have not confirmed the cause of this epidemic, but there have been a lot of fake news on social media stating that this new virus "is contagious"; however, that information seems to be false, due to the fact that there have not been any human-to-human transmission of this disease.
A representative from WHO (World Health Organization) said that this organization is aware of the situation and is in contact with the Chinese Government for more information.
There is fear that this epidemic affects the world in the same way the SARS virus did. We have to be very careful with any kind of activities we make, watch the news and remain updated.
Andrés Argel, Susana Rengifo
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