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Coronavirus symptoms: what are they and should I see a doctor?
What are the symptoms caused by the virus from Wuhan in China, how does it spread, and should you call a doctor?
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It is caused by a member of the coronavirus family that has never been encountered before. Like other coronaviruses, it has come from animals. It first emerged in the Chinese city of Wuhan in November 2019. The World Health Organisation has declared it a pandemic.