Figure 3. Graphical representation of beta-coronavirus pathogenesis. (A) The total number of confirmed cases and deaths from COVID-19 in Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa and Oceania. (B) The percentage of the total population already screened for SARS-CoV-2 infection in Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa and Oceania. The data was accessed on May 11, 2020 from reference . (C) Mortality rate of COVID-19 (6.8%), SARS (9.2%) and MERS (34.4%).

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Understanding COVID-19 - A Molecular Perspective

Michael O. Okpara, Miebaka Jamabo

American Journal of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology. 2020, 8(2), 64-74 doi:10.12691/ajidm-8-2-4