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Check out this article to get a closer look at what makes up the coronavirus particle, including brand new images and one of the most detailed 3D models of the virus particle's interior and the exterior.

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People from minority ethnic groups in the UK have a higher risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19 than people who identify as White. Learn about the different factors that might cause this increased risk. 

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How is coronavirus disease treated in hospital?

ICU

The majority of patients with COVID-19 experience a mild or moderate illness that does not require hospital treatment. Some patients who become more severely unwell are admitted to hospital. Learn about types of breathing and other organ support that patients recieve in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) in this article, now updated with a new infographic. 

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