Most common COVID-19 questions asked to healthcare providers by patients and families
1. What is Coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that usually cause common cold. Some rare viruses in the group can cause breathing problems and severe lung infections like the COVID-19 coronavirus that is circulating throughout the world right now. 2. Where did COVID-19 come from? Coronaviruses circulate in animals primarily and sometimes get transmitted from animals to humans. COVID-19 was first discovered in humans in 2019, infections were linked to a live animal market in China. 3. How does Coronavirus spread from person to person? Person to person spread occurs through droplets (someone with virus coughs it into the air) and contact transmission (Virus on objects/surfaces sticks to fingers and is then transferred into the body through mouth, nose or eyes). 4. What are the symptoms? Most common symptoms are shortness of breath, cough, fever. Some patients can present with nausea and diarrhea initially. 5. When should I seek medical advice? Patients with symptoms ...