Before Outbreak, Not A Lot Of Scientists Were Racing To Study Coronaviruses, Leaving Large Gaps In Knowledge

In the past, coronavirus outbreaks inspired a flurry of interest in the field that would then quickly die out. But that means that the research has been more reactionary, which can leave scientists floundering when faced with a crisis. Meanwhile, media outlets take a look at what we do (and don't) know about the current strain of the coronavirus.

from Kaiser Health News https://ift.tt/2UC1ynT