Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - World Health Organization …
WEBApr 18, 2024 · Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC
WEBFind links to guidance and information on all topics related to COVID-19, including the COVID-19 vaccine, symptom self-check, data, and other topics.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) - Symptoms and causes
WEBMar 27, 2024 · COVID-19, also called coronavirus disease 2019, is an illness caused by a virus. The virus is called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, or more commonly, SARS-CoV-2. It started spreading at the end of 2019 and became a pandemic disease in 2020. Coronavirus Enlarge image.
What Is Coronavirus? | Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBJul 29, 2022 · COVID-19 is the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that emerged in December 2019. COVID-19 can be severe, and has caused millions of deaths around the world as well as lasting health problems in some who have survived the illness.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - World Health Organization …
WEBWHO health emergency dashboard →. Weekly COVID-19 Operations Updates →. Detailed WHO surveillance data →. International Clinical Trials Registry Platform →. Origins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus →. Information on COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - World Health Organization …
WEBAug 9, 2023 · Key facts. COVID-19 is a disease caused by a virus. The most common symptoms are fever, chills, and sore throat, but there are a range of others. Most people make a full recovery without needing hospital treatment. People with severe symptoms should seek medical care as soon as possible.
Why is COVID-19 data being presented as weekly statistics?
WEBJul 22, 2023 · What is the definition of 'confirmed' and 'reported' in COVID-19 data? Trends in COVID-19 cases, World. Recent COVID-19 cases reported to WHO (weekly) World, July 2023 - present. Chart rendering error. Source: World Health Organization. Data may be incomplete for the latest week. Total COVID-19 cases reported to WHO (weekly)
About COVID-19 | CDC
WEBCOVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is a disease caused by a virus named SARS-CoV-2. It can be very contagious and spreads quickly. Over one million people have died from COVID-19 in the United States. COVID-19 most often causes respiratory symptoms that can feel much like a cold, the flu, or pneumonia.
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WEBJohns Hopkins experts in global public health, infectious disease, and emergency preparedness have been at the forefront of the international response to COVID-19. This website is a resource to help advance the understanding of the virus, inform the public, and brief policymakers in order to guide a response, improve care, and save lives.
COVID-19 or coronavirus (CoV) - Mayo Clinic Health System
WEBMar 2, 2023 · COVID-19. Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases, such as MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome) and SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome). Coronaviruses are transmitted between animals and people.
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