COVID-19 is an abbreviation for "coronavirus disease 2019." It is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus and was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. COVID-19 has since become a global pandemic, affecting millions of people worldwide.
Related terms
Pandemic: A pandemic is an outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographical area and affects an exceptionally high proportion of the population.
Quarantine: Quarantine refers to the isolation or restriction of movement for individuals who have been exposed to a contagious disease to prevent its spread.
Social Distancing: Social distancing involves maintaining physical distance from others to reduce close contact and minimize the risk of spreading infectious diseases.