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Mar 13, 2026 · Overview Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is an illness caused by a virus. The virus is called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 or, more commonly, SARS-CoV-2. It …

Apr 17, 2026 · 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 …

Nov 27, 2025 · WHO fact sheet on COVID-19, including information on symptoms, transmission, treatment, prevention, vaccines and and WHO's work in this area.

4 days ago · What COVID-19 is Symptoms How it spreads Prevention If you’re exposed Treatment Support Data and statistics What we’re doing What COVID-19 is COVID-19 is a common and highly …

Mar 13, 2025 · Anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 can pass the virus onto others. Find out how to manage symptoms and protect those around you if you test positive for COVID-19.

Dec 30, 2023 · Information on COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus.

Oct 23, 2025 · It is a pandemic illness caused by a coronavirus. The virus that causes COVID-19 is severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, shortened to SARS-CoV-2 and it began spreading …

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