 In December 2019, a cluster of fatal pneumonia cases caused by a previously unknown coronavirus emerged in Wuhan, China, leading to a global pandemic and widespread panic due to its similarity to previous coronavirus epidemic SARS and MERS. The scientific community is working to understand the virus's origin, pathogenesis, treatment options, risk factors, and vaccine development. This article was authored by Ferasa Rabi, Mazar S.L. Zobi, Gina A. Kasazba, and others.