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COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
Also called: COVID-19, Coronavirus
COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is an illness caused by a virus. This virus is a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. It spreads when a person who has the infection breathes out droplets and very small particles that contain the virus. On this page, you'll find links to resources on important issues such as symptoms, risks, and how you can protect yourself and your family. We also have pages on: COVID-19 testing COVID-19 vaccines Post-COVID conditions (long COVID)
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM) ↗. For informational purposes only — not medical advice.
Medications used for covid-19 (coronavirus disease 2019)
Drugs whose FDA labeling names this condition among its indications — informational, not a recommendation.
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