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| Second coronavirus death reported | Second coronavirus death reported |
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| A second person has died from a new respiratory illness similar to the Sars virus, according to the World Health Organization. | A second person has died from a new respiratory illness similar to the Sars virus, according to the World Health Organization. |
| The WHO said three fresh cases had also been reported bringing the total to six. | The WHO said three fresh cases had also been reported bringing the total to six. |
| All are linked to either Saudi Arabia or Qatar. However, one man has been transferred to the UK for treatment. | All are linked to either Saudi Arabia or Qatar. However, one man has been transferred to the UK for treatment. |
| Doctors say the virus does not appear to readily spread from person to person. | Doctors say the virus does not appear to readily spread from person to person. |
| Both reported deaths were in Saudi Arabia. | Both reported deaths were in Saudi Arabia. |
| Coronaviruses are a group of viruses ranging from the common cold to the Sars (severe acute respiratory syndrome) virus. They infect a wide range of animals. | Coronaviruses are a group of viruses ranging from the common cold to the Sars (severe acute respiratory syndrome) virus. They infect a wide range of animals. |
| In 2002 an outbreak of the Sars coronavirus killed about 800 people after it spread from Hong Kong to more than 30 countries around the world. | In 2002 an outbreak of the Sars coronavirus killed about 800 people after it spread from Hong Kong to more than 30 countries around the world. |
| The WHO is still trying to work out where the infection came from. Studies show that the virus it is closely related to one found in some species of bats. | |
| It said in a statement: "Until more information is available, it is prudent to consider that the virus is likely more widely distributed than just the two countries which have identified cases." | It said in a statement: "Until more information is available, it is prudent to consider that the virus is likely more widely distributed than just the two countries which have identified cases." |