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COVID-19

Last update 04.03.2022

WHAT IS COVID-19?

The Centre for Disease Prevention and Control reports that Covid-19 is an infectious disease caused by a recently discovered virus from the coronavirus group. It is a group of viruses found in both animals and humans. In humans, coronavirus infections are recorded throughout the year, especially in autumn and winter. 

 

Facts About COVID-19
 

COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. Coronaviruses are a group of viruses found in both animals and humans. In humans, coronavirus infections are recorded throughout the year, especially in autumn and winter.

SARS-CoV-2 virus is spread by aerosols and tiny droplets produced when an infected person talks, sneezes, or coughs.
Via direct contact with an infected person.
Via indirect contact - touching surfaces and objects contaminated with respiratory secretions.

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