Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.
Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
Not everyone needs to be tested for COVID-19. Here is some information that might help in making decisions about seeking care or testing.
Take our Covid – 19 self-test below to see if you should seek medical attention: