COVID-19, also called Sever Acute Respiratory Syndrome-2 (SARS-2), is a respiratory disease caused by Novel Coronavirus.
History
The outbreak of COVID-19 was first originated from Wuhan, a city in China, on December 31, 2019. It is declared a global pandemic in January 30, 2020 by World Health Organization (WHO).
Symptoms
Those who are infected by COVID-19 shows symptoms like cough, fever, chills, shortness or difficulty in breath, diarrhea, fatigue, vomiting or runny nose.
How COVID-19 spreads?
It is spread through direct contact with an infected person or spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes. So you should wear a mask and avoid public gatherings to minimize the infection of COVID-19.
Vaccince against COVID-19?
Currently, there is no vaccine available against Coronavirus but it is expected that a vaccine will be available soon in the next few years.
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