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 recover without requiring special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention. Coronavirus Panorama general La enfermedad por coronavirus (COVID-19) es una enfermedad infecciosa causada por el virus SARS-CoV-2. La mayoría de las personas infectadas por el virus experimentarán una enfermedad respiratoria de leve a moderada y se recuperarán sin requerir un tratamiento especial. Sin embargo, algunas enfermarán gravemente y requerirán atención médica. Las personas ... COVID-19 is a highly contagious disease. Symptoms range from mild to severe. Most people recover within a few days. Some people stay unwell far longer with long COVID. Getting vaccinated is the best protection. Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic We had an active COVID-19 health alert between 2020 and 2023. We now manage COVID-19 like other common communicable diseases. WHO fact sheet on COVID-19, including information on symptoms, transmission, treatment, prevention, vaccines and and WHO's work in this area. Technical links Questions-réponses sur le coronavirus Orientations techniques Recommandations de l’OMS en vue de réduire le risque de transmission d’agents pathogènes émergents de l’animal à l’homme sur les marchés d’animaux vivants Information on COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. La COVID-19 es una enfermedad causada por el coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Por lo general, se propaga entre personas que están en contacto directo. Information on COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. Coronavirus Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans. Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted ...