What is Corona virus?

What is Corona virus?

Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause illnesses such as the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). In 2019, a new coronavirus was identified as the cause of a disease outbreak that originated in China. The virus is known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The disease it causes is called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. [caption id="attachment_458" align="aligncenter" width="377"] Corona Virus[/caption] What are symptoms of coronavirus? COVID-19 symptoms include: 1.Cough 2.Fever or chills 3.Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing 4.Muscle or body aches 5.Sore throat 6.New loss of taste or smell 7.Diarrhea 8.Headache 9.New fatigue 10.Nausea or vomiting 11.Congestion or runny nose