The virus that causes COVID-19 known as the coronavirus is infecting people and spreading easily from person-to-person. Cases have been detected in most countries worldwide and community spread is being detected in a growing number of countries. On March 11, the COVID-19 outbreak was characterized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) .
This particular strain is called COVID-19 and can be spread from person to person via respiratory droplets, similar to how the flu is spread. It can also be spread by touching a surface that has the virus on it and then touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Older people and people of all ages with severe underlying health conditions like heart disease, lung disease and diabetes, for example, seem to be at higher risk of developing serious COVID-19 illness.
The CDC is updating its website daily with the latest information and advice for the public.
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