The coronavirus' crown-like spikes give the virus family its name — here's what it looks like

3:00pm PST - January 28th, 2020    masks for viruses - Business Insider

A coronavirus outbreak that started in Wuhan, China, has killed more than 100 people and spread to at least 16 other countries. The coronavirus family also includes SARS, pneumonia, and the common cold. They're called coronaviruses because under a microscope,…