COVID-19 2nd Wave _______________________________ Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. What is COVID 19 Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people , and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. How does COVID-19 Spread : • Person-to-Person Transmission • Droplets or aerosols - When an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, droplets or tiny particles called aerosols carry the virus into the air from their nose or mouth. Anyone who is within 6 feet of that person can breathe it into their lungs. • Airborne transmission - Research shows that the virus can live in the air for up to 3 hours. It can get into your lungs...
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