Frequently asked questions

A novel coronavirus means it is new. The virus causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is not the same as the coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans causing mild illness, like the common cold. 

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness. It can spread from person-to-person. It mainly spreads, by droplets from coughing and sneezing. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel (new). It was first identified during an outbreak in Wuhan, China in December 2019. The World Health Organization (WHO) named it. ‘CO’ stands for ‘corona,’ ‘VI’ for ‘virus,’ and ‘D’ for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as “2019 novel coronavirus” or “2019-nCoV.”

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Patients with COVID-19 have had mild to severe illness with symptoms of

• fever
• cough
• shortness of breath

Experts are still learning about illnesses caused by COVID-19. Symptoms have ranged from those like a common cold to severe pneumonia. Some people have been hospitalized. Deaths have been reported mainly in older adults or those who have other health problems.

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Emergency warning signs include:

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
• New confusion or inability to arouse
• Bluish lips or face

*This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.

The time between exposure and symptoms is 2-14 days. To be safe, exposed people are asked to stay away from others for 14 days.

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  The virus is called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, shortened to SARS-CoV-2.

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Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some cause sickness in people, and others, such as canine and feline coronaviruses, only in animals. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can infect people. Once that happens the coronavirus can spread between people. This is suspected to have occurred for the virus that causes COVID-19. 

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