The Vox guide to Covid-19 coronavirus

The Vox guide to Covid-19 coronavirus

Concerned about coronavirus, Liza Lopez wears a mask to a campaign rally for Sen. Bernie Sanders in Boston, Massachusetts, on February 28, 2020. | Craig F. Walker/The Boston Globe via Getty Images

The coronavirus, explained.

The Covid-19 coronavirus disease, which originated in Wuhan, China, has swiftly spread around the world since it was first detected in December. With thousands of cases now being reported globally and significant outbreaks in China, South Korea, Japan, Iran, and Italy, the disease is rapidly approaching pandemic status, and the World Health Organization has declared it a global health emergency.

You might be wondering: How do I protect myself from the coronavirus? How dangerous is it? What are the symptoms? Is it safe to travel internationally? This Vox guide will provide answers to your biggest questions about the disease and help you better understand the scale and scope of the outbreak, its economic impact, and how to prepare and protect yourself if you live in or have to travel to an area affected by the outbreak.

Author: Vox Staff

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