What is coronavirus or Covid-19?

Coronaviruses are a family of viruses in the shape of a crown.

They are minute microbes that can enter living creatures and make them sick.

In December 2019, a new coronavirus appeared in China. It causes a respiratory disease, called Covid-19.

But why is it so special?

Because Covid-19 is a new disease and highly contagious.

When someone who’s ill coughs or sneezes, they spread small droplets around them.