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How Does The Coronavirus Spread?
As of now, researchers know that
the coronavirus is spread through droplets and virus particles released into
the air when an infected person breathes, talks, laughs, sings, coughs or
sneezes. Larger droplets may fall to the ground in a few seconds, but tiny
infectious particles can linger in the air and accumulate in indoor places,
especially where many people are gathered and there is poor ventilation. This
is why mask-wearing, hand hygiene and physical distancing are essential to
preventing COVID-19.
How did the coronavirus start?
The first case of COVID-19 was
reported Dec. 1, 2019, and the cause was a then-new coronavirus later named
SARS-CoV-2. SARS-CoV-2 may have originated in an animal and changed (mutated)
so it could cause illness in humans. In the past, several infectious disease
outbreaks have been traced to viruses originating in birds, pigs, bats and
other animals that mutated to become dangerous to humans. Research continues,
and more study may reveal how and why the coronavirus evolved to cause pandemic
disease.
Symptoms show up in people within two to 14 days of exposure to the virus. A person infected with the coronavirus is contagious to others for up to two days before symptoms appear, and they remain contagious to others for 10 to 20 days, depending upon their immune system and the severity of their illness.
What are symptoms of coronavirus?
COVID-19 symptoms include:
• Cough
• Fever
or chills
• Shortness
of breath or difficulty breathing
• Muscle
or body aches
• Sore
throat
• New
loss of taste or smell
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• New
fatigue
• Nausea
or vomiting
• Congestion
or runny nose
Some people infected with the
coronavirus have mild COVID-19 illness, and others have no symptoms at all. In
some cases, however, COVID-19 can lead to respiratory failure, lasting lung and
heart muscle damage, nervous system problems, kidney failure or death.
If you have a fever or any of the
symptoms listed above, call your doctor or a health care provider and explain
your symptoms over the phone before going to the doctor’s office, urgent care
facility or emergency room. Here are suggestions if you feel sick and are
concerned you might have COVID-19.
How is COVID-19 diagnosed?
COVID-19 is diagnosed through a
laboratory test. Diagnosis by examination alone is difficult since many
COVID-19 signs and symptoms can be caused by other illnesses. Some people with
the coronavirus do not have symptoms at all. Learn more about COVID-19 testing.
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