COVID-19 is caused by a new virus called SARS-CoV2. First cases were detected in December 2019 in China and now there are over 1.5 million cases around the world.
Coronavirus spreads from an infected person through:
Small droplets from the nose or mouth which are spread when a person coughs or sneezes
Touching an object or surface with these droplets on it and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands
Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands
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