Dr. Pat Lord discusses the Coronavirus with USA Today in the article “Everything you need to know about coronavirus, the deadly illness alarming the world” published on January 29, 2020. The coronavirus (which has nothing to do with Corona beer) is a word that has become all too common in today’s society due to an outbreak of the disease on a global level. So, where did the coronavirus come from?
This particular outbreak probably came from a virus that originated in bats and another animal, and then transformed to be able to infect human(s). Health experts have confirmed human-to-human transmission in a number of countries.” – Dr. Pat Lord, Teaching Professor of Biology
You may read more of the USA Today article here.
This story has also been covered by Wake Forest News, C-SPAN Podcasts, and Archyworldys.
All are encouraged to visit a new Wake Forest website focused on providing the latest information about 2019-nCoV. The site provides links to excellent sources of information, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For instance, students, faculty, and staff who will be traveling outside of the United States should review this website for important information regarding the University’s travel-related policies and procedures.