First, it’s important to note that at time of writing, scientists know relatively little about the so-called “California coronavirus.” There are fears that it may be spreading faster than other strains of coronavirus, that it may lead to more severe cases of infection, requiring more intensive care, and that it may even be more deadly. But all we have right now — as public information — is from a pre-print, published on an online platform called medRxiv . A pre-print is a report or study that, while usually scientific and professional, details only preliminary findings that have yet to be peer-reviewed. That is, the findings have yet to be checked and verified by other groups of scientists. As such, doctors, for instance, are advised not to use any of the data, as it stands, to make clinical decisions when treating patients. So, read this as an overview of to-be-confirmed information. What we know so far We know that the California coronavirus was first detected in southern parts of the US state. Scientists say it is a variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Empty streets: California was the first US state to impose a stay-at-home order But there may… Read full this story
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