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The Times of India
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Lifestyle
TOI Lifestyle Desk | etimes.in

Woman in Kolkata diagnosed with human coronavirus: What is it, who is at risk and prevention tips

A 45-year-old woman from Kolkata has been diagnosed with human coronavirus HKU1 (HCoV-HKU1) and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital. Doctors say her condition is stable, but this case has raised concerns because not many people know about this virus.

While it is not the same as COVID-19, it still belongs to the coronavirus family and can cause serious breathing problems in certain people. Here’s everything we need to know about it.

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