Autopsies help scientists gain a better understanding of the coronavirus. Photo: AFP
Autopsies help scientists gain a better understanding of the coronavirus. Photo: AFP

First coronavirus autopsy highlights how illness targets lungs

  • The first published postmortem results found Sars-like lesions on the lungs of an 85-year-old from Wuhan
  • Researchers are trying to improve their understanding of Covid-19 to develop better treatments for the disease

Autopsies help scientists gain a better understanding of the coronavirus. Photo: AFP
Autopsies help scientists gain a better understanding of the coronavirus. Photo: AFP
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