The recent surge in news coverage of the Coronavirus can be attributed to the global outbreak of a novel strain known as COVID-19. This virus was first identified in Wuhan, China, in late 2019 and has since spread rapidly across the world, leading to widespread illness and significant disruptions to daily life. Governments and health organizations have been working tirelessly to contain the spread of the virus and develop vaccines to combat it.
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illness in animals and humans. In humans, they typically manifest as respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases like Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The viruses are zoonotic, meaning they can be transmitted between animals and humans. The COVID-19 outbreak has highlighted the importance of global cooperation in responding to public health emergencies and the need for robust measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.