Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a
recently discovered coronavirus-caused infectious disease.
Many people infected with the COVID-19 virus will develop mild to
moderate respiratory disease and recover without any special treatment being needed.
Older people and those with underlying medical problems such as cardiovascular
disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease and cancer are more likely to develop
Being well educated about the COVID-19 virus, the illness it causes and how it spreads is the best way to avoid and slow down transmission. Protect yourself and others from contamination by washing your hands or regularly using a rub based on alcohol, and not touching your skin.
If an infected person coughs or sneezes, the COVID-19 virus spreads mostly by droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose, so it is important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow).
There are no unique COVID-19 vaccines or medications available at this time. There are also several current clinical trials testing new therapies. As soon as clinical results are available WHO will continue to have updated information.
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