| SARS-CoV | Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus |
| MERS-CoV | Middle-East respiratory syndrome coronavirus |
| SARS-CoV-2 | Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 |
| ACE2 | Human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 |
| RT-qPCR | Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction |
| ARDS | Acute respiratory distress syndrome |
| HCWs | Healthcare workers |
| TMPRSS | Transmembrane protease |
| CNS | Central Nervous System |
| LAMP | Loop-mediated isothermal amplification |
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