However, the characteristics of SARS-CoV-2, including its transmissibility, pathogenicity, and sustained spread after transmission to humans will influence the ultimate fate of the current COVID-19 outbreak.
Miaka kumi baadaye, mkurupuko wa virusi vya sindromu ya kupumua ya Mashariki ya Kati (MERS) ulisababisha janga lililoendelea katika Peninsula ya Kiarabu huku vikienea sehemu nyingine ulimwenguni.