<em>COV</em><em>.</em><em>ID-19 is the shortened name for the novel coronavirus disease that first appeared in late 2019. The disease is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. In this guide, we mostly refer to "COVI</em><em>.</em><em>D-19", but you may also see references to "coronavirus", they are used interchangeably here.</em>
<em>D-19", but you may also see references to "coronavirus", they are used interchangeably here.The news around COVI</em><em>.</em><em>D-19 is changing rapidly and we are seeing a lot of misinformation being shared. This guide aims to point you to reliable sources of news and health information on COV</em><em>.</em><em>ID-19.</em>