The cause of an outbreak of viral pneumonia of unknown origin in the Chinese city of Wuhan has become a new type of coronavirus, reports China Central television citing a group of experts who conducted laboratory studies of the virus. The experts added that the need for further Epidemiological trials, and research clinical manifestations of the disease. At the end of December, the authorities announced an outbreak of pneumonia of unknown causes in Wuhan County, Hubei. As of the fifth of January, it was revealed 59 cases of viral pneumonia, 7 people were in a state of crisis. Under supervision of physicians there are 163 people who had close contact with patients. Epidemiological trial showed that certain patients worked at the local seafood market. At this point in time, a clear indication that the disease is transmitted from person to person, not identified, deaths were not documented. <span style="color:darkgray