Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Key facts COVID-19 is a disease caused by a virus The most common symptoms are fever, chills, and sore throat, but there are a range of others Most people make a full recovery without needing hospital treatment People with severe symptoms should seek medical care as soon as possible Over 760 million cases and 6 9 million deaths have been recorded worldwide since December 2019, but the
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - World Health Organization (WHO) Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention
The true death toll of COVID-19 Estimates suggest the total number of global deaths attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 is at least 3 million, representing 1 2 million more deaths than officially reported
COVID-19 - Global Situation - World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 Vaccination Update From the latest available global data covering the period between 1 January and 30 September 2024, overall COVID-19 vaccine uptake among high-risk groups remains low, with significant disparities across regions and income levels
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): How is it transmitted? The risk of COVID-19 spreading is especially high in places where these “3Cs” overlap In health facilities where people are receiving treatment for COVID-19, there is an increased risk of infection during medical procedures called aerosol generating procedures
Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines COVID-19 vaccines are safe, and getting vaccinated will help protect you against developing severe COVID-19 disease and dying from COVID-19 You may experience some mild side effects after getting vaccinated, which are signs that your body is building protection
WHO updates COVID-19 guidelines on masks, treatments and patient care WHO has updated its guidelines on mask wearing in community settings, COVID-19 treatments, and clinical management This is part of a continuous process of reviewing such materials, working with guideline development groups composed of independent, international experts who consider the latest available evidence and the changing epidemiology
مرض فيروس كورونا (كوفيد-19) تواصل منظمة الصحة العالمية رصد هذه الجائحة والاستجابة لها وستُحدّث هذه الصفحة المخصصة للأسئلة والأجوبة كلما زادت المعارف بشأن كوفيد-19 وطريقة انتشاره وتأثيره في الناس في جميع أنحاء العالم وللحصول على مزيد من
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