NOVEL CORONAVIRUS / COVID-19
What is the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Coronaviruses can cause illness in humans and in animals. Sometimes an animal coronavirus can cause illness in a human.Common coronaviruses that infect humans usually cause mild symptoms similar to the common cold. COVID-19 is a new strain of the virus that has not been previously identified in humans. What are the symptoms of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Symptoms range from mild (fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat) to severe (shortness of breath and breathing difficulties). Older people and those living with chronic health conditions appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill. How does COVID-19 spread? The virus is spread through close contact (within 2 meters/ 6 feet) with an infected person who is coughing or sneezing. You can also get COVID-19 by touching objects contaminated with the virus and then touching your mouth, eyes, or nose. How
