Coronaviruses from two wild animal species #animal

SARS-CoV (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus): This virus is believed to have originated in bats and was transmitted to humans through intermediate hosts, possibly palm civets, in wet markets in China in 2002-2003. It caused the SARS outbreak.MERS-CoV (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus): This virus likely originated in bats and was transmitted to humans through camels in the Middle East. It causes Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).