A coronavirus is a virus that can cause respiratory issues which can resemble cold or flu. The virus responsible for the current outbreak has been identified as SARS-CoV-2. It’s the same virus that caused an epidemic in 2003, also known as severe acute respiration syndrome (SARS). The new virus is spreading more easily and faster than the one that caused SARS. It’s also spreading more than the SARS CoV-1 virus during its outbreak.
Aerosols are very small droplets or particles that are released by a person who has the virus when they cough, sneeze, or talk. The virus can be floating for a long time in the air. It is possible to breathe it in, or touch it on surfaces. Infected individuals can contract the virus after touching an infected person or an object and then breathing in the virus or placing this post about can a microwave kill the coronavirus their hands into their mouth or nose, or eyes. Some people don’t exhibit any symptoms and may not even realize they have the disease. Some people can become extremely sick.
Almost everyone gets an infection with coronavirus at least once in their lifetime, most often in the early years of childhood. The majority of cases are mild and go away with time. However, some cases may be extremely severe. Scientists are working hard to find a cure.