In the current climate of concern regarding Coronavirus, we need to be careful where we get our news from.

Here are 3 trusted sources that will help:

Coronavirus Resource Center: Harvard Medical School
- Comprehensive summary of what you need to know, updated regularly
Myth busters: World Health Organisation (WHO)
- Counteracts myths circulating on social media
Daily situation updates: World Health Organisation (WHO)
- Dashboards published each morning of global distribution of cases (as below)

*As usual always consult your primary care physician about your personal healthcare needs

Fast facts

What is COVID-19 ?

COVID-19 is short for "CoronaVirus Disease 2019" and is the official name given by the WHO to the disease caused by this newly identified Coronavirus

What are Coronaviruses ?

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans.
In humans, several Coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as:
- Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS); and
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
The most recently discovered Coronavirus causes Coronavirus disease COVID-19

Why is it called “Corona” ?

Corona in Latin means crown, and the protein spikes around the virus appear to look like a crown. That’s where Coronavirus gets its name (see video below)