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COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. A pandemic is defined as a global outbreak of disease. So far, COVID-19 has sickened more than 108 million people and killed over 2.3 million people worldwide.
The cause of COVID-19 is a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. This virus is thought to have originated in bats and was then transmitted to humans through contact with an infected animal (such as a pangolin). The first known case of COVID-19 was identified in China in December 2019. Since then, the virus has spread rapidly around the world through human-to-human transmission.
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, fatigue, and dry cough. However, some people may also experience shortness of breath, chest pain, or loss of smell and taste. In severe cases, the virus can lead to pneumonia, organ failure, and death. There is currently no vaccine or specific treatment for COVID-19.
The best way to prevent the disease is to avoid exposure to the virus by wearing a mask, washing your hands regularly, and avoiding close contact with people who are sick. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the world economy.