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QUIZ: How much do you know about what causes a pandemic?

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QUIZ: How much do you know about what causes a pandemic?

January 30, 2023 • As we launch a series about spillover viruses — like SARS-CoV-2, which triggered a global pandemic, you may have a lot of questions. So do we — 7, to be exact, in the quiz below. See how you do.

Coronavirus FAQs: Can Sunlight Kill The Virus? How Risky Is An Elevator Ride?

"Right now, there is no data on whether the UVA rays of the sun can inactivate this coronavirus," says Juan Leon, a virologist who focuses on environmental health at Emory University. ICHIRO/Getty Images hide caption

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Coronavirus FAQs: Can Sunlight Kill The Virus? How Risky Is An Elevator Ride?

April 17, 2020 • In this week's installment, we also look at how to handle that inevitable moment — you need a plumber or electrician or another repair person to come to your home.