An unexplained viral pneumonia that occurred in Wuhan, central China, was identified as a new coronavirus in a rudimentary investigation.

According to China Central Television, the Chinese authorities say the virus is not a SARS, but a new coronavirus, which requires further scientific research.

Experts conducted full-length genome analysis, nucleic acid tests, and virus isolation to find the cause of the disease.




Fifteen patients showed positive coronavirus results.

Xin Zhou Guo, a member of the China Institute of Technology, led the virus analysis team, saying, “The virus analysis in the laboratory has temporarily identified a new coronavirus.


"We can take years to develop new drugs and vaccines for new pathogens," Xie Zenguo said. "Once we have made a ruling as a new coronavirus, the next step is to research and investigate the cause of the disease. To do it. "

The World Health Organization says the new virus may be the cause of the pneumonia.

Authorities have ruled out SARS, MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome), and Avian Influenza as part of the pneumonia.

Reportedly, coronavirus is a pathogen that causes respiratory and intestinal diseases.

In addition to humans, mammals such as cattle, cats, dogs, camels, bats, mice, and hedgehogs and other species of birds can be infected.

There are six types of coronaviruses identified so far.

Four of these are relatively common and cause only mild symptoms that resemble a common cold.

Meanwhile, according to the Wuhan City Health and Health Commission, eight of the patients were cured and discharged.

The other two are SARS and MERS viruses, which can cause severe respiratory illness.




The committee announced on Tuesday that 59 patients with unknown pneumonia were diagnosed and seven of them were severe.

Between 2002 and 2003, 349 people died in the mainland and 299 people died in Hong Kong.


An unexplained pneumonia outbreak in Wuhan raised concerns about SARS recurrence in mainland China and Hong Kong.