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Treatment for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Coronaviruses  are one type of virus. There are many different kinds, and some cause disease. A newly identified type has caused a recent outbreak of respiratory illness, now called  COVID-19  that started in China. In December 2019. Since the initial outbreak, this  coronavirus , known as SARS-CoV-2, has spread to more than 100 countries around the world and has affected many thousands of people. The disease is more likely to cause symptoms in older adults and those with underlying health conditions. Most people who develop symptoms of COVID-19 experience: fever shortness of breath fatigue cough What to Do If You Are Sick? Symptoms of COVID‑19 may show up 2‑14 days after exposure. The steps you should take if you think you are sick with COVID‑19 depend on whether you have a higher risk of developing severe illness. People 65 years or older, and/or people with medical issues, like heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, cance...