COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)

Also called: Coronavirus, COVID-19

Summary

COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is an illness caused by a virus. This virus is a new coronavirus that has spread throughout the world. It is thought to spread mainly through close contact from person to person. On this page, you'll find links to resources on important issues such as symptoms, risks, and how you can protect yourself and your family.

We also have pages on COVID-19 testing and vaccines, including the vaccines that have been authorized in the United States and the others that are still in progress.

Start Here

Combat COVID: Join the Fight (Department of Health and Human Services) Also in Spanish
Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL) Against COVID-19 Disparities (National Institutes of Health) Also in Spanish
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
NIH COVID-19 Research (National Institutes of Health)

Latest News

NIH Study Suggests COVID-19 Prevalence Far Exceeded Early Pandemic Cases (06/22/2021; National Institutes of Health)

Symptoms

Coronavirus and the Nervous System (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
Post-COVID Conditions (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Also in Spanish
Symptoms of COVID-19 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Also in Spanish

Diagnosis and Tests

COVID-19 Testing: MedlinePlus Health Topic (National Library of Medicine) Also in Spanish

Prevention and Risk Factors

Coronavirus Clinical Studies (COVID-19 Prevention Network) Also in Spanish
COVID-19 Vaccines: MedlinePlus Health Topic (National Library of Medicine) Also in Spanish
COVID-19: How to Protect Yourself & Others (Guidance for Unvaccinated People) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Also in Spanish
Dr. Ben Cowling on Super Spreading of COVID-19 (National Institutes of Health)
How COVID-19 Spreads (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Also in Spanish
People at Increased Risk for Severe Illness (COVID-19) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Understanding COVID-19: How To Protect Yourself During the Pandemic (National Institutes of Health) Also in Spanish
Your Guide to Masks (Guidance for Unvaccinated People) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Also in Spanish

Treatments and Therapies

Coronavirus and "Alternative" Treatments (National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health) Also in Spanish
Join a Clinical Trial for COVID Treatments (Department of Health and Human Services) Also in Spanish
Treatments Your Healthcare Provider Might Recommend if You Are Sick (with COVID-19) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Also in Spanish
Understanding the Regulatory Terminology of Potential Preventions and Treatments for COVID-19 (Food and Drug Administration) Also in Spanish
What to Do If You Are Sick (COVID-19) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Also in Spanish

Related Issues

About Variants of the Virus that Causes COVID-19 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Also in Spanish
Beware of Fraudulent Coronavirus Tests, Vaccines and Treatments (Food and Drug Administration) Also in Spanish
Communicating Clearly While Wearing a Face Covering (National Institutes of Health) Also in Spanish
Coronavirus and Your Health Coverage: Get the Basics (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) - PDF Also in Spanish
Coronavirus vs. Flu: Similarities and Differences (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Coronavirus: What People with Cancer Should Know (National Cancer Institute) Also in Spanish
COVID-19: Coping with Stress (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Also in Spanish
COVID-19: Holiday Celebrations and Gatherings (Guidance for Unvaccinated People) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Also in Spanish
Debunking COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Myths (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Also in Spanish
Donate COVID-19 Plasma (Food and Drug Administration) Also in Spanish
Helpful Questions and Answers about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Your Pets (Food and Drug Administration) Also in Spanish
How to Safely Go to Your Doctor during the COVID-19 Pandemic (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Also in Spanish
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) and Adults (MIS-A) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Q&A for Consumers: Hand Sanitizers and COVID-19 (Food and Drug Administration)
Why You Should Not Use Ivermectin to Treat or Prevent COVID-19 (Food and Drug Administration) Also in Spanish

Specifics

I Have COVID-19 Now (Department of Health and Human Services) Also in Spanish
I've Had COVID-19 in the Past (Department of Health and Human Services) Also in Spanish

Videos and Tutorials

COVID-19 Guidance for the Public (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
What Are the Treatments for COVID-19? (National Institutes of Health) Also in Spanish

Statistics and Research

Antibodies Protect Against COVID-19 Reinfection (National Institutes of Health) Also in Spanish
How Long Does Protection Last After COVID-19? (National Institutes of Health) Also in Spanish
United States COVID-19 Cases and Deaths by State (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Clinical Trials

Understanding Coronavirus Clinical Studies (COVID-19 Prevention Network) Also in Spanish

Journal Articles References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)

Find an Expert

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Children

Coronavirus (COVID-19) (For Parents) (Nemours Foundation) Also in Spanish
For Parents: Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Associated with COVID-19 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Keep Children Healthy during the COVID-19 Pandemic (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Also in Spanish

Women

Breastfeeding and Caring for Newborns (COVID-19) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Also in Spanish
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Pregnancy FAQs (Nemours Foundation) Also in Spanish
Pregnant and Recently Pregnant People (COVID-19) Also in Spanish

Older Adults

Older Adults (COVID-19) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Also in Spanish

Patient Handouts

COVID-19 and face masks (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in Spanish
Home isolation and COVID-19 (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in Spanish
How to stop the spread of COVID-19 (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in Spanish
Mild to moderate COVID-19 - discharge (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in Spanish
Severe COVID-19 - discharge (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in Spanish
Stop the Spread of Germs (COVID-19) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - PDF
What to do after exposure to COVID-19 (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in Spanish
What to Do if You Are Sick with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - PDF