An interim review of the epidemiological characteristics of 2019 novel coronavirus

Korean Society of Epidemiology 2019-nCoV Task Force Team

doi:10.4178/epih.e2020006

An interim review of the epidemiological characteristics of 2019 novel coronavirus

Korean Society of Epidemiology 2019-nCoV Task Force Team

Department of Preventive Medicine

Korea University
Hallym University
Sungkyunkwan University
Seoul National University
Pusan National University
Dongguk University
Gachon University

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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: The 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) from Wuhan, China is currently recognized as a public health emergency of global concern. METHODS: We reviewed the currently available literature to provide up-to-date guidance on control measures to be implemented by public health authorities. RESULTS: Some of the epidemiological characteristics of 2019-nCoV have been identified. However, there remain considerable uncertainties, which should be considered when providing guidance to public health authorities on control measures. CONCLUSIONS: Additional studies incorporating more detailed information from confirmed cases would be valuable.

Original language	English
Article number	e2020006
Journal	Epidemiology and health
Volume	42
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4178/epih.e2020006
State	Published - 2020

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An interim review of the epidemiological characteristics of 2019 novel coronavirus

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