COVID-19: Symptoms, Transmission, and Prevention - Comprehensive Guide

COVID-19 is a highly infectious respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). It was first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019 and since then, it has spread rapidly across the globe, becoming a pandemic. The symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, and it can range from mild to severe. The disease is spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, talks, or breathes. The best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is by practicing good hygiene, wearing a mask, maintaining social distancing, and getting vaccinated.