Living in pandemic times

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The so-called Corona-Virus can infect animals and humans leading mainly to respiratory dysfunction. Infection can be harmless or lethal, often creating SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) or MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) [1]. Let us look back to the history of pandemics, consider some recent aspects, and point out Music Therapy´s potential in coping with such a global challenge