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A Comparative Chart of SARS, MERS and SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak
| Virus | Year | Incubation Time (Days) | Community Attack Rate (%) | Hospitalization Rate | Globally Infected Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARS-CoV-1 | 2002–2004 | 2–7 | 30–40 | Most cases | 8098 |
| MERS | 2012 | 6 | 4–13 | Most cases | 320 |
| SARS-CoV-2 | 2019–Ongoing | 4–14 | 30–40 | Unknown | Ongoing |
Abbreviation: SARS, severe acute respiratory syndrome; MERS, Middle East respiratory syndrome; SARS-CoV-2, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.
