novel coronavirus
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of novel coronavirus
First recorded in 1985–90; applied to SARS ( def. )
Example Sentences
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“If it’s true that the novel coronavirus would kill millions without shelter-in-place orders and quarantines, then the extraordinary measures being carried out in cities and states around the country are surely justified,” Bhattacharaya wrote.
From Salon ● Nov. 27, 2024
She walked around the city to document public life as fears grew about the novel coronavirus.
From Seattle Times ● May 21, 2024
It was March 4, 2020, when Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to respond to the novel coronavirus.
From New York Times ● Mar. 4, 2024
Then came the novel coronavirus, which choked off almost every source of revenue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2024
The main transmission routes identified initially for the novel coronavirus infection were droplet and contact transmission.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2023
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