4. Introduction
• The name "coronavirus" is derived
from the Latin
word corona meaning crown or
halo.
• Coronaviruses are zoonotic,
meaning they are transmitted
between animals and people.
6. Contd…
Cases of COVID-19
have been reported in a
growing number of
countries.
• World Health
Organization (WHO)
• U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC),
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These groups have also issued
recommendations for preventing and
treating the illness.06
SARS-CoV-2
The virus is now known as the
severe acute respiratory
syndrome coronavirus 2
(SARS-COV-2)
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The disease it causes is
called coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID-19).
COVID-19
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8. COMMON SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Respiratory symptoms
Fever, and cough
Shortness of breath
Breathing difficulties
In more severe cases:
Infection can cause
pneumonia
Severe acute respiratory
syndrome
Kidney failure
Even death
20. When to see a doctor
Contact your doctor right away if you
have COVID-19 symptoms and you've
possibly been exposed to the virus.
Tell your doctor if you've recently traveled
internationally. Call your doctor ahead to
tell him or her about your symptoms and
recent travels and possible exposure
before you go to your appointment.