AHIMA June 1, 2020
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. SARS-CoV-2—COVID-19—is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and is behind the current global pandemic. As of May 31, there are over 1.7 million confirmed cases and over 100,000 deaths in the US. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions, such as heart or lung disease or diabetes, seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19. People who may have COVID-19 might exhibit these signs and symptoms:
- Persistent, dry cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fever
- Chills
- Muscle pain
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste and/or smell
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