COVID-19

COVID-19 is a disease caused by a virus known as the coronavirus. It first appeared in late 2019 and quickly spread around the world, making many people sick. The virus mainly spreads from person to person through tiny droplets when someone talks, coughs, or sneezes. To help keep everyone safe, people were encouraged to wash their hands often, wear masks, and stay a safe distance apart from others. Many places, like schools and restaurants, had to close or limit how many people could be inside. Vaccines were developed to help protect people from getting very sick if they caught the virus. Even though life is slowly returning to normal, it’s still important for everyone to stay aware and take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19.