25 scientists were sent to China to research the coronavirus. Here’s what they found.

Mar 6, 2020, 6:57 AM

The World Health Organization sent 25 scientists to China to research the coronavirus.
In a recent report, the scientists described their findings about how the disease spreads and who is most likely to be affected.
Children might be less likely to catch the virus, they found.
Common symptoms of COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus, include fever, cough, and fatigue, according to the report.
Read a summary of the report’s findings below.
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Median age

As of late February, the median age of people with COVID-19 in China was 51. The majority, about 78%, were people between 30 and 69 years old.

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