Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19
COVID-19 is a contagious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
COVID-19 most often causes respiratory symptoms similar to a cold, influenza (flu), or pneumonia but can also affect other parts of your body. Most people with COVID-19 have mild symptoms, but some people become severely ill.
More than 1 million people have died from COVID-19 in the US since the virus first emerged in Wuhan, China in December 2019.
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Updated September 2024
Sources: American Academy of Pediatrics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration
Learn more about coronaviruses at www.nfid.org/coronaviruses
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