Across the U.S. and the globe, scientists are racing to develop a vaccine and a treatment to contain the novel coronavirus, even if it means it won’t be ready for this outbreak. Read more: Subscribe to The Washington Post on…

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Bats carry tons of viruses. But scientists think one in particular has recently infected the human population and killed nearly 1,400 people: China’s new coronavirus. Scientists don’t really know why, but bats usually don’t get sick from the viruses inside…