Dec 5, 2025 · Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and …

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Coronaviruses are a group of related RNA viruses that cause diseases in mammals and birds. In humans and birds, they cause respiratory tract infections that can range from mild to lethal.

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Oct 16, 2024 · COVID-19 Last updated on Thursday, 18 December 2025 at 04:00pm COVID-19 is a respiratory infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Find out more about data collection for …

Weekly overview of the global, regional and country-level COVID-19 cases and deaths. The latest number of coronavirus (COVID-19) tests, cases, deaths and vaccinations in the UK. Guidance about …

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In epidemiology, a pandemic is defined as "an epidemic occurring over a very wide area, crossing international boundaries, and usually affecting a large number of people". During the COVID-19 …

Nov 27, 2025 · COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which spreads through the air in infectious respiratory particles from an infected person. Transmission is more likely in close contact …

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