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Is the coronavirus 229e the same as covid-19 ?
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Coronaviruses: CoV229e is one of several coronaviruses that cause common colds. Biologically related to SARS-CoV-2 (the cause of COVID-19), but different viruses.
Answered 5/9/2020
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NO: 229E is a common human coronavirus that can cause mild to severe respiratory illness (a common cold). The COVID 19 virus is called SARS-CoV-2. It is a novel virus and had the potential to make someone quite ill.
Answered 5/10/2020
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