COVID-19, or the Coronavirus Disease 2019, is an infectious disease caused by the coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2.iv The primary way that coronavirus spreads is through droplets of saliva and discharge from the nose that are released into the air when a person infected with the virus coughs or sneezes.v Coronavirus affects every person differently, but the most common symptoms are fever, dry cough, and tiredness.vi Typically, it takes around five to six days for someone infected with the virus to show symptoms, but it can take up to 14 days for symptoms to appear.vii People who are older and people with underlying medical conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, or cancer are more likely to develop serious COVID-19 symptoms, but the majority of people infected develop mild to moderate cases of the illness and can recover safely at home without special treatment or hospitalization.viii Contact your healthcare provider if you think you may have been infected with the coronavirus. Seek immediate medical attention if you’re experiencing severe symptoms including difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, chest pressure or pain, or loss of speech or movement.