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Coronavirus might become endemic, but it will come down to two major factors – ABC News
There are currently four endemic coronaviruses that, for most people, just cause a cold. Whether SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — will join them will…
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 it’s important to note that this isn’t always the case. Flu, for instance, is estimated to cause up to 810,000 hospitalisations…
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