COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease – 2019)
COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, a new coronavirus discovered in 2019. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. Some people who are infected may not have symptoms. For people who have symptoms, illness can range from mild to severe. Adults 65 years and older and people of any age with underlying medical conditions are at higher risk for severe illness. (source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention – Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | Disease or Condition of the Week | CDC.)
Other helpful links:
- COVID-19 information and updates for individuals with intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, related neurodevelopmental disorders and their families:
- COVID-19 updates for The Ohio State University can be found here:
- COVID-19 updates for Wexner Medical Center community, can be found here:
- COVID-19 updates for the state of Ohio, can be found at the Ohio Department of Health’s website:
- Also, please consult the COVID-19 information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
