CLEAN : Wuhan virus outbreak on track to be the same size as SARS: analyst

The transcript discusses an outbreak similar in size to a past one, highlighting the role of advanced technology in containment efforts. It emphasizes the risks of cross-species pathogen transmission and identifies knowledge gaps in understanding the virus's clinical features, incubation period, and effective treatments. The global response is noted, with optimism about controlling the outbreak. The virus is genetically similar to SARS, sharing 80% of its genes.

What is the significance of the WHO's response to the outbreak?

How closely related is the virus discussed to the source virus?