What is COVID-19? Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are normally transmitted between animals and people. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is caused by a new strain of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that has not been previously identified in humans. It was first reported to WHO on the 31st of December, 2019 in Wuhan, China. What is the source of COVID-19? Scientists and public health officials are working hard to identify the source of the SARS-CoV-2 which is the virus that causes COVID-19. The initial transmission appeared to be from an animal source, but there has been person-to-person transmission in countries. Is COVID-19 airborne? Studies to date show that the virus is spread through droplets in the air from an infected person coughing, sneezing or talking. What are the symptoms of COVID-19? Cough Fever Breathing difficulties People who have recently travelled from any country* with ongoing transmission of COVID-19 and feel unwell, should immediately con...
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