COVID-19 is a newly identified infectious disease caused by the virus Sars-CoV-2, and is a part of the larger family of viruses called Coronavirus. Please watch the Webinar for complete information.
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The diseases in the Coronavirus family range from mild illnesses such as the common cold to severe illness such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). While coronaviruses can affect both animals and humans, human coronaviruses specifically are known to cause respiratory infections.