COVID-19 is the disease caused by the new coronavirus that emerged in China in December 2019.
COVID-19 symptoms include cough, fever and shortness of breath. COVID-19 can be severe, and some cases have caused death.
The new coronavirus can be spread from person to person. It is diagnosed with a laboratory test.
There is no coronavirus vaccine yet. Prevention involves frequent hand-washing, coughing into the bend of your elbow and staying home when you are sick.
COVID-19 Symptoms Include:
- Cough
- Fever
- Shortness of breath
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion or inabiity to arouse
- Bluish lips or face