COVID-19

Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Also known as: SARS-CoV-2, 2019 Novel Coronavirus, nCov

COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called Coronavirus.

Symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19) are a cough, a high temperature and shortness of breath.

Simple measures like washing your hands often with soap and water can help stop viruses like Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading.

There’s no specific treatment for Coronavirus (COVID-19). Treatment aims to relieve the symptoms until you recover.

It's not known exactly how Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads from person to person, but similar viruses are spread in cough droplets.