COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called coronavirus.
It was discovered in December 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei, China.
The Virus Is Thought To Spread Mainly From Person-To-Person. Between People Who Are In Close Contact With One Another (Within About 6 Feet). Through Respiratory Droplets Produced When An Infected Person Coughs Or Sneezes. These Droplets Can Land In The Mouths Or Noses Of People Who Are Nearby Or Possibly Be Inhaled Into The Lungs.
Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death.
The COVID-19 virus affects different people in different ways.COVID-19 is a respiratory disease and most infected people will develop mild to moderate symptoms and recover without requiring special treatment. People who have underlying medical conditions and those over 60 years old have a higher risk of developing severe disease and death.
Common Symptoms Include:
Other Symptoms Include:
