Coronavirus outbreak: SF doctor explains how to protect yourself, stay healthy

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The coronavirus continues to be at the center of daily news and is raising lots of questions - What is the coronavirus? What are the symptoms? How does someone get it? So ABC7 News discussed the top question asked with a calm, cool professional. Dr. Alok Patel breaks down how to stay healthy, and why people should not panic about the coronavirus.

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