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How big will the coronavirus epidemic be? An epidemiologist updates his concerns

  • Written by Maciej F. Boni, Associate Professor of Biology, Pennsylvania State University
A security guard wears gloves while holding a basketball during halftime of an NBA game in Houston on March 5, 2020. The NBA has told players to avoid high-fiving fans and to avoid taking any item for autographs. AP Photo/David J. Phillip

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