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Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)

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Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)

MERS is caused by a coronavirus and was first recorded in Saudi Arabia in 2012.

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

Blood pressure elderly

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Blood pressure drugs may do more harm than good for some older people

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Computer illustration of plasma cells (B-cells) secreting antibodies against viruses

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Antibodies

How long does coronavirus stay on surfaces and can they infect you?

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How long does coronavirus stay on surfaces and can they infect you?

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Can you catch the coronavirus twice? We don’t know yet

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Can you catch the coronavirus twice? We don’t know yet

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Crowds in London

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UK's scientific advice on coronavirus is a cause for concern

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Deep brain stimulation

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Brain implant detects and turns down symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

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Epidemiology

Coronavirus: Risk of death rises with age, diabetes and heart disease

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Coronavirus: Risk of death rises with age, diabetes and heart disease

People who have the new coronavirus are more likely to die if they are older or show signs of sepsis or blood clotting problems, suggests a study of patients in two Wuhan hospitals

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Coronavirus: How maths is helping to answer crucial covid-19 questions

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We'll soon know if covid-19 can be treated with HIV and Ebola drugs

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We discovered a coronavirus similar to the covid-19 virus 7 years ago

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Coronavirus: How well prepared are countries for a covid-19 pandemic?

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