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Review
. 2020:42:e2020006.
doi: 10.4178/epih.e2020006. Epub 2020 Feb 6.

An interim review of the epidemiological characteristics of 2019 novel coronavirus

Sukhyun Ryu  1 , Byung Chul Chun  2 ; Korean Society of Epidemiology 2019-nCoV Task Force Team  1
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Review

An interim review of the epidemiological characteristics of 2019 novel coronavirus

Sukhyun Ryu et al. Epidemiol Health. 2020.

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.

Keywords: Characteristics; Coronavirus; Epidemiology; Public health.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare for this study.

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Figure 1.
Timeline of individuals with laboratory-confirmed 2019 novel coronavirus infections in Korea, as of February 3, 2020.
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