Tag: pandemic

  • Coronavirus (COVID-19)

    Coronavirus (COVID-19) Definition and Description of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). First identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, COVID-19 quickly spread worldwide, leading to a global pandemic. This virus primarily spreads through respiratory droplets from coughs, sneezes, or talking, and can…

  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Pregnancy

    Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Pregnancy Definition and Description of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Pregnancy Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Pregnant individuals may experience unique risks associated with COVID-19 due to physiological changes during pregnancy that can…

  • Coronavirus (COVID-19), Testing at Home

    Coronavirus (COVID-19), Testing at Home Definition and Description of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Testing at Home The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly impacted global health since its emergence in late 2019. Testing at home refers to the ability to conduct COVID-19 tests in a private setting rather than at a medical facility. This involves using FDA-approved self-test…