Health
Coronavirus might become endemic – here’s how – The Conversation UK
A number of other human coronaviruses just cause the common cold, and it’s possible SARS-CoV-2 may one day be the same.
Endemic viruses are those that have constant presence within a geographical area. Such viruses are all around us, though they vary by location. Examples in Europe and North America include the rhinovirus (a cause of the common cold) and influenza virus, while the dengue and chikungunya viruses are endemic in many Asian countries.
Endemic diseases are often milder, but its important to note that this isnt always the case. Flu, for instance, is estimated to cause up to 810,000 hospitalisations and…
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