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How long is the coronavirus outbreak likely to last for?

Viruses that cause human disease can be notoriously tricky to tackle. They don’t respond to antibiotics, can spread rapidly between human hosts, and even evolve improved ways of working as they multiply.

Video journalist: Jack Burgess

(Image: A nurse holding a coronavirus sample Credit: Getty Images)

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