Explainer: What do we know so far about the coronavirus? Here is some of what we know - and don't know - about the virus:Where did the virus come from? The new coronavirus can be transmitted from person to person, although it is not clear how easily that happens. Most cases so far are in people who have been in Wuhan, family members of those infected, or medical workers. So far, the new virus does not appear to be as deadly as SARS, but there have been more cases overall.

Source: Irish Independent January 30, 2020 16:41 UTC