Revealed: All you need to know about the coronavirus Covid-19

Revealed: All you need to know about the coronavirus Covid-19

The new strain of the coronavirus that reportedly emanated from a food market in China has morphed into an international contagion. Seven strains are known to infect humans, including the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS).. Experts believe that the current strain of the virus made that jump in a wet food market in the Chinese city of Wuhan.. Saudi Arabia has not reported any coronavirus case so far.. Read more: UAE confirms new coronavirus cases, Saudi suspends travel to Iran. Also read: Kuwait, Oman confirm additional coronavirus cases. A string of international airlines have also scrapped flights to China to stem the spread of the virus..