Epidemiol Health.  2020;42:e2020006. 10.4178/epih.e2020006.

An interim review of the epidemiological characteristics of 2019 novel coronavirus

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Preventive Medicine, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
  • 2Department of Preventive Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea

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.

Keyword

Coronavirus; Epidemiology; Characteristics; Public health
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