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COVID-19

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

COVID-19 is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. It can cause mild to severe symptoms, including fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.

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