MYSTERY VIRUS EMERGES
A new, deadly coronavirus, later identified as MERS, caused concern as it spread, with camels suspected as a source.
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A new, deadly coronavirus, later identified as MERS, caused concern as it spread, with camels suspected as a source.
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) rapidly escalated into a global pandemic, prompting widespread public health measures and economic disruption.
The highly transmissible Omicron variant caused a new wave of infections, leading to renewed travel restrictions, economic disruption, and changes in public health guidance.
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