COVID-19

A new virus called the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been identified as the cause of a disease outbreak that began in China in 2019. The disease is called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
The virus is a type of coronavirus — a family of viruses that can cause illnesses such as the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS).

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Symptoms

  • Cough
  • Fever
  • Tiredness
  • Difficulty breathing(severe cases)

How to stay safe

  1. Wash your hands properly with sanitizers
  2. Mainain social distancing
  3. Practise resperative hygeine
  4. If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early
  5. Stay informed and follow advice given by your healthcare provider
Most affected countries Active cases Deaths Recovered cases
USA 118,429 2231 3238
Italy 70,365 10,023 12,384
China 2,691 3,300 75,448
Spain 57,560 6528 14,709