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COVID-19 in 20 Questions
  • Introduction
  • What are COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2?
  • What are coronaviruses, and where do they come from?
  • How does this virus compare with SARS, MERS, influenza, and the common cold?
  • How does genetics impact our understanding of COVID-19?
  • How does the disease spread?
  • When are individuals contagious?
  • Are specific groups more at risk for COVID-19 than others?
  • Is the virus mutating as it spreads?
  • How can I minimize my risk and slow the spread of the virus?
  • Can I protect myself from infection with a saline nasal rinse?
  • Should I wear a face mask?
  • How are individuals tested for COVID-19?
  • What should people do if they develop symptoms and are concerned about COVID-19?
  • How many people have tested positive?
  • What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
  • What percentage of individuals affected with COVID-19 recover? Is it more deadly than the flu?
  • How is COVID-19 treated?
  • When will a vaccine or antiviral treatment be ready?
  • Where can I find up-to-date information about COVID-19?
  • Where can I get information about travel restrictions and concerns?
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Article Contributors

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  • Neil Lamb
    Dr. Neil Lamb leads the Educational Outreach team at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology. He was previously a faculty member at Emory University’s School of Medicine.
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