CDC Human Coronavirus Types: Information about the six types of coronaviruses including MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV.

COVID-19 is the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that emerged in December 2019. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Coronavirus is a term describes a family of viruses, common in both animals and humans.

Mar 31, 2020 · The term “coronavirus” refers to a large group of viruses known to affect birds and mammals, including humans. COVID-19, which first appeared in China in December 2019, is a …

Coronaviruses are a priority for NIAID. Three forms have emerged over the past two decades. These cause the serious and widespread diseases SARS, MERS, and COVID-19.

Sep 1, 2023 · New variants are an expected part of the evolution of viruses, and that includes SARS CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Yale Medicine provides some background on …

Jan 7, 2022 · There are various types of COVID-19 tests that people may choose from to find out if they are infected with the virus. Dr. Matthew Binnicker and the team at Mayo Clinic …

Mar 10, 2025 · Types of tests Viral tests look for a current infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, by testing specimens from your nose or mouth. There are two main …