Coronavirus causes infection in the respiratory system and comes with symptoms similar to pneumonia and influenza. The virus can be treated and while it can lead to death if not caught early enough, recovery is possible and common. Five people have been diagnosed with the virus in the USA this year two in California and one each in Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. No fatalities in these cases and so far the USA is not on high alert for more outbreaks at this time.
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