Coronavirus Disease 2019

Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause illnesses such as the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). In 2019, a new coronavirus was identified as the cause of a disease outbreak that originated in China. 

The virus is now known as the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The disease it causes is called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). 

Here are some reputable resources for more information on COVID-19.   

LOCAL: https://www.brunswickcountync.gov/health/coronavirus/testing/

NATIONAL:https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

GLOBAL: https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1