What is a coronavirus?
Coronaviruses are a type of virus that were first identified in the 1960s. Coronavirus our nation is combatting now is a new or novel coronavirus, officially called COVID-19. While its origins have been traced to a live animal market in China, the virus is now spreading from human to human globally.
What can I do to help prevent the spread of illness?
While global and national media, governments and health care providers have joined forces to promote prevention extensively in recent months, these precautions do bear repeating:
Where can I get the most up-to-date information about COVID-19?
There are many excellent resources available that address the coronavirus. However, several excellent ones are: the Centers for Disease Control, the World Health Organization, and the Virginia Department of Health.
What if I have additional concerns?
Medical questions should be directed to your health care provider. In addition, the Virginia Department of Health has a hotline you may call: 877-275-8343 (877-ASK-VDH3).