Covid, short for coronavirus disease, specifically refers to the disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The disease first emerged in late 2019 in the city of Wuhan, Hubei province, China. It quickly spread globally, leading to a pandemic.
Common symptoms of Covid-19 include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. In severe cases, it can lead to pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, organ failure, and death. The virus primarily spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes, and it can also spread by touching surfaces contaminated with the virus.
Governments and health organizations worldwide have implemented various measures, such as social distancing, mask-wearing, lockdowns, and vaccination campaigns, to control the spread of the virus and protect public health. As of my knowledge cutoff date in January 2022, ongoing research and public health efforts continue to address the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. For the latest information, it’s important to check reliable sources such as health authorities and news outlets.
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