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New Virus in China: Should We Worry?

A new coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, just popped up in China and experts say it’s only a tiny mutation away from infecting humans—yikes! This one can already infect human cells in the airways and gut, and it’s related to MERS (which had a super high death rate). Scientists are watching it closely, but there’s no need to panic yet. Still, wild animal markets are back in the spotlight as possible hotspots for new viruses. Stay tuned, this could get interesting. #HealthNews #VirusWatch #PandemicPrep #Health