Recent Insights into Emerging Coronavirus: SARS-CoV-2
Zifang Shang, Siew Yin Chan, William J. Liu, Peng Li, Wei Huang
Abstract
The SARS-CoV-2 outbreak that emerged at the end of 2019 has affected more than 58 million people with more than 1.38 million deaths and has had an incalculable impact on the world . Extensive prevention and treatment measures have been implemented since the pandemic. In this Review, we summarize current understanding on the source, transmission characteristics, and pathogenic mechanism of SARS-CoV-2. We also detail the recent development of diagnostic methods and potential treatment strategies of COVID-19 with focus on the ongoing clinical trials of antibodies, vaccines, and inhibitors for combating the emerging coronavirus.
Topics & Concepts
PandemicSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)CoronavirusCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Outbreak2019-20 coronavirus outbreakTransmission (telecommunications)VirologySevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirusMedicineBetacoronavirusClinical trialIntensive care medicineDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)Computer sciencePathologyTelecommunicationsSARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesSARS-CoV-2 detection and testing