SARS-CoV-2

Definition	:	Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome CoronaVirus 2
Category	:	Medical » Viruses & Bacteria
Country/Region	:	Worldwide
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What does SARS-CoV-2 mean?

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome CoronaVirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the virus that causes the CoronaVirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
SARS‑CoV‑2 is a type of coronavirus, a family of viruses that can cause illnesses ranging from a common cold to other severe illnesses.
SARS-CoV-2 was first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and has since spread globally, leading to the COVID-19 pandemic.