Coronavirus refers to a family of viruses that can cause respiratory illnesses in humans and animals. The most recent and well-known coronavirus outbreak is the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. It was first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019 and has since spread globally, resulting in millions of infections and deaths worldwide. COVID-19 is primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, talks, or breathes. Common symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, and loss of taste or smell. Prevention measures include practicing good hand hygiene, wearing masks, maintaining physical distance, and getting vaccinated.

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