What is COVID-19?

COVIF-19 is a coronavirus outbreak first identified in Wuhan China that was named COVID-19 by the Wolrd Health Organization on February 11, 2020. 

There are many types of human coronaviruses including some that commonly cause mild upper-respiratory tract illnesses. COVID-19 is a new disease, caused be a novel (or new) coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans.

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1. What is COVID-19?
2. What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
3. How does COVID-19 spread?
4. Who is at a higher risk from COVID-19?
5. How can I protect myself?
6. When can you be released from isolation from COVID-19?
7. What to do if you have contact with someone with COVID-19?
8. Should I be tested for COVID-19?
9. Is there a treatment for COVID-19?
10. Can my pets get COVID-19?