What is a Coronavirus and Covid-19?
Important Information According to the World Health Organization (WHO)
"Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19."
"COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019."
Symptoms
Per the World Health Organization
"The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don't feel unwell. Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment. Around 1 out of every 6 people who gets COVID-19 becomes seriously ill and develops difficulty breathing. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness. People with fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek medical attention. "
Important Links for Up to Date Information
Rolling updates on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from the World Health Organization
Click here to be redirected to the WHO website.
Center for Disease Control COVID-19 Main Information Page
Click here to be redirected to the CDC website.
US Food and Drug Administration COVID-19 Information Page
Click here to be redirected to the FDA website.
The President's Coronavirus Guidelines for America
Click here to be redirected to the White House website.