Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China.

Asked by Paxton Brown in Infectious Diseases, Viruses (biological), COVID-19

How can we prevent coronavirus?

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According to the CDC, â€œthe best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.â€ Some steps you can take to limit your exposure to the virus:Regularly wash your hands for 20 seconds or use a hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Pay attention to hand hygiene, especially when youâ€™ve been in a public place and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose.Practice social distancing by increasing the space between you and other people. That means staying home as much as you can, especially if you feel sick.Disinfect frequently touched surfaces (like keyboards, doorknobs, and light switches) every day.Cover coughs and sneezes with the inside of your elbow or a tissue. Throw the tissue away immediately and wash your hands.Wear a facemask only if you are sick or are caring for someone whoâ€™s sick and canâ€™t wear a facemask. For more information on this ever-developing COVID-19 pandemic, consult the Centers for Disease Control and Preventionâ€™s page dedicated to the virus, found here.
Asked by Susan Gutkowski in Viruses (biological), Health, COVID-19

What is the coronavirus?

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The coronaviruses are a family of viruses whose symptoms can range from the common cold to something more serious and potentially lethal. A novel coronavirus is currently spreading across the planet, affecting the daily lives of many. In January 2020, an outbreak of a new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) occurred in Wuhan, China. It causes a disease called COVID-19, whose symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. It can lead to death, particularly for the elderly and people with serious chronic medical conditions. There are currently no vaccines or antiviral treatments available. More than 150 countries and territories, including the United States, have confirmed cases of the infection since the initial outbreak, and on March 11, the World Health Organization declared it a pandemic. For more information on this ever-developing situation, consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s page dedicated to COVID-19, found here.
Asked by Meredith Walsh in Health, COVID-19

Can you sterilize a facemask in a microwave?

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According to infectious disease expert Dr. Amesh Adalja, it is unclear whether sterilizing a cloth mask in a microwave works or whether it actually causes the mask to become more permeable to particles. N95 respirators shouldn't be microwaved, either—according to a 2009 study published in the Annals of Occupational Hygiene, they melt in the microwave. The CDC recommends using a washing machine to clean a cloth mask, but the jury is still out on effective ways to sterilize N95 masks. Those are intended for use by healthcare workers and are designed to be used only once. A March 2020 report from Stanford University's School of Medicine's COVID-19 Evidence Service suggested that heating N95 masks to 70 degrees Celsius (158 degrees Fahrenheit) in a kitchen-type of oven for 30 minutes is an effective sterilization method; however, they do not recommend heating masks in your home oven. Another possible solution is exposing masks to hydrogen peroxide vapor for more than two and a half hours, which California hospitals are set to start trying. You can read the CDC guidelines on N95 reuse here.
Asked by Royce Homenick in COVID-19, Viruses (biological)

How does coronavirus spread?

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The CDC and researchers worldwide still have a lot to learn about COVID-19 and how it spreads. According to current knowledge, though, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is mainly spread from person to person through respiratory droplets. That means droplets from an infected person’s coughs and sneezes land on other people’s noses or mouths, or they breathe them in, and that infects them, too. It’s also possible that the virus can spread through people touching contaminated objects and then touching their mouth, nose, or eyes. For more information on this ever-developing situation, consult the CDC’s page dedicated to COVID-19, found here.
Asked by Nannie Turcotte in COVID-19, Viruses (biological)

What started the Coronavirus in china?

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Bat soup, in the seafood market on Wuhan, China.
Asked by Sammy Beahan in COVID-19, Quarantine

What are your best tips for staying sane while social distancing?

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The tips from experts (you can read the CDC's here) generally include taking breaks from the news, keeping a routine, exercising, picking up hobbies, and virtually chatting with loved ones. For me specifically, virtual book club has been my personal savior. Having something to read and people to keep me accountable, plus having a reason to take really overkill notes on what I'm reading, plus having a virtual meeting to look forward to has all been really helpful.
Asked by Esta McGlynn in Infectious Diseases, Viruses (biological), COVID-19

How do I get tested for coronavirus?

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If youâ€™ve had contact with someone with COVID-19 or live in a community experiencing an outbreak and develop a fever and other symptoms of the disease, the CDC recommends you call your healthcare provider. Tell them about your symptoms and potential exposure to the virus, and theyâ€™ll make a call on whether you should be tested.More specific guidelines vary from state to state. NBC News has a handy guide here.Itâ€™s especially crucial that you call your medical provider if youâ€™re elderly or have a serious chronic medical condition. Also, if you or a loved one are very sick (e.g., experiencing symptoms like difficulty breathing, persistent chest pain or pressure, confusion, or bluish lips or face), seek medical attention immediately.
Asked by Bailee Hand in COVID-19

How is coronavirus different from the flu?

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While there are some similarities between the symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu (most notably fever and dry cough) one of the biggest differences is that we know significantly less about COVID-19. But here is what we do know: COVID-19 is more infectious than the flu. The “basic reproduction number,” or R0, of an infection is the average number of people who catch it from a single infected person. The flu has an R0 value of 1.3, while the R0 value of COVID-19 is estimated to be much higher. Right now, COVID-19 seems more likely to kill than the flu. While the exact fatality rate of COVID-19 is not yet known, it appears to be much deadlier than the flu. Influenza has a mortality rate of 0.1 percent, and current estimates of COVID-19’s fatality rate range from 1.4 percent to 3.4 percent. There is currently no vaccine or treatment for COVID-19. Unlike seasonal flu, there is no widely available vaccine to protect against COVID-19 infection. Similarly, there are no antivirals to help to reduce symptoms and shorten the duration of the disease. For more information on this ever-developing situation, consult the CDC’s page dedicated to COVID-19, found here.
Asked by Kendall Kris in Infectious Diseases, Viruses (biological), COVID-19

What are the symptoms of coronavirus?

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According to the CDC, fever, cough, and shortness of breath are the main symptoms of COVID-19. Severity of the symptoms range from mild to life-threatening. The CDC recommends calling your doctor if you think you’ve been exposed to the virus and have these symptoms. You should get medical attention immediately if you have difficulty breathing, persistent pain or pressure in your chest, bluish lips or face, or new confusion.
Asked by Dane Bernhard in COVID-19, Viruses (biological)

Do i have the Coronavirus?

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Maybe. You can ask a doctor to test you.
Asked by Sabina Lindgren in COVID-19, Viruses (biological)

How many cases of Coronavirus in illinois?

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There are 93 cases of coronavirus 0 fatal and 2 recovered
Asked by Eloise Kuphal in COVID-19, Viruses (biological)

How did the Coronavirus start?

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the virus started from a person in china that ate a bat, and a snake head.And worst of all they were raw.
Asked by Arvilla Kemmer in COVID-19, Viruses (biological)

Does azithromycin treat Coronavirus?

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In the statement, which was released Sunday, IHU-Méditerranée Infection described the treatment protocol for COVID-19 patients. “A treatment with the hydroxychloroquine combination (200 mg x 3 per day for 10 days) + Azithromycin (500 mg on the 1st day then 250 mg per day for 5 more days), as part of the precautions for use of this association (including an electrocardiogram on D0 and D2)," they write, in the translated statement. “In cases of severe pneumonia, a broad-spectrum antibiotic is also used.”
Asked by Frederik Thompson in Global Warming, COVID-19

Is COVID-19 having any impact on global warming?

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According to the International Energy Agency, as much as 2.6 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide will never be emitted into the atmosphere as a result of the pandemic. That’s almost 8 percent of the estimated total for the entire year. This is the biggest drop in emissions in recent history, which sounds promising—some polluted cities are even seeing smog-free skies. Unfortunately, this is a drop in the bucket compared to the long-term changes that would need to be made to reverse the damage to our environment. As the threat of COVID-19 starts to fade, people will likely get back to their daily lives, and emissions will return to the status quo. “Broadly speaking, the only real times we've seen large emission reductions globally in the past few decades is during major recessions,” said Zeke Hausfather, the director of climate and energy at the Breakthrough Institute. “But even then, the effects are often smaller than you think. It generally doesn't lead to any sort of systematic change.”
Asked by Ozella Dooley in COVID-19, Viruses (biological)

Does flu vaccine protect against Coronavirus?

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Does having a swine flu shot help protect from covid19?
Asked by Glen Fahey in COVID-19, Viruses (biological)

What does the Coronavirus do to you?

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It depends if you are weak,strong or immune to it. If you are weak to it you will most likely get symptoms in about 2-4 days. Those include being dizzy, coughing, fatigue, and in extreme cases pneumonia. Some people are strong/immune to it and only get an itchy throat or a bit of a cough. That is no reason to take the chance of going outside and getting it, you might not have mild symptoms.
Asked by Justyn Kuhic in COVID-19, Viruses (biological)

Can Coronavirus survive on clothes?

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The coronavirus can, it can go into a scab, your mouth, and on clothing.
Asked by Genoveva Quitzon in COVID-19, Viruses (biological)

How long are you contagious with Coronavirus?

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Yoga connects your body with your soul, that has also a spiritual connection and Meditation is for healthy mind that will keep you healthy mentally.Yoga will keep you fit and Meditation will keep your mind healthy and a strong body and strong mind can fight with any disease, but when it comes to corona virus we must know you cannot stop corona virus but unfortunately if it caught you if you have better immunity system you will recover faster than the person have weaker immunity system.So In the yoga there is some exercise that will help you increasing your immunity power and we would highly recommend you to practice yoga in order to prevent and fight with any disease.To know which yoga exercise you do to avoid Corona virus visit at:
Asked by Gussie Bechtelar in COVID-19, Viruses (biological)

If you get the Coronavirus and recover, are you then immune from it?

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Um yes, the whole "no because there are different strains" is false. This only occurs when a virus mutates and is therefore dubbed a new strain. This virus has been shown to only have two strains so you'll most likely not be exposed to both strains. May I also say this website is not the place you want to go to get friendus.
