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      What we actually know about the coronavirus | CBC.ca Loaded

      What we actually know about the coronavirus

      5 years ago
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      What we actually know about the coronavirus

      • 5 years ago
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      • Duration 5:10

      Information about the coronavirus outbreak is spreading fast, but what do we actually know about the illness? CBC News medical contributor and family physician Dr. Peter Lin breaks down the facts about what it is, where it came from, how it spreads and what you can do to protect yourself.

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