What is COVID-19

COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the coronavirus. Many people who are infected with COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and symptoms.* COVID-19 spreads through respiratory droplets and small particles that are produced when a person breaths, talks, coughs, sneezes, or sings.**

*World Health Organization, “Coronavirus: Overview”, retrieved from https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1.
**Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-2019): Frequently Asked Questions”, retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html