Frequently asked Questions about COVID 19

Credit: CDC January 30th 2020 Q: What is 2019 Novel Coronavirus? A: The 2019 Novel Coronavirus, or 2019-nCoV, is a new respiratory virus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Learn about 2019 Novel Coronavirus. Q: What is a novel coronavirus?   A: A novel coronavirus (CoV) is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified. […]

Prevention and Treatment of Cov 19

Credit: CDC Prevention There is currently no vaccine to prevent 2019-nCoV infection. The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at […]

How COVID 19 Spreads

Credit: CDC Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in many different species of animals, including camels, cattle, cats, and bats. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can infect people and then spread between people such as with MERSand SARS. When person-to-person spread has occurred with MERS and SARS, it is thought to have happened mainly via […]

What is Corona Virus

Credit: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC Human Coronavirus Types Coronaviruses are named for the crown-like spikes on their surface. There are four main sub-groupings of coronaviruses, known as alpha, beta, gamma, and delta. Human coronaviruses were first identified in the mid-1960s. The seven coronaviruses that can infect people are: Common human coronaviruses 229E […]