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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

What is corona virus?

Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not been previously identified in humans.

Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people. Detailed investigations found that SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans and MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to humans. Several known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans.

Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death.

Preventive measures

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public

If you’re doubtful that you may have it

Check with your primary care physician or if you have an option for Tele-a-doc contact them immediately.

Websites to look for detailed information

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

https://www.flattenthecurve.com

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/usmap.htm

http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/surveillance-and-investigation/novel-coronavirus/

Henrico County Public School updates

Distance Learning - http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/hlp/virtual-learning/

Grab & Go Breakfast/Lunches - https://henricoschools.us/covid19/grab-and-go-breakfasts-and-lunches/