COMMON NOVEL/NEW vs CORONAVIRUSES CORONAVIRUS (2019-nCoV/COVID-19) Coronaviruses are common throughout This is a new coronavirus that can cause the world and mostly cause mild to more serious respiratory illness in people. moderate illness. They are one cause of This virus was first identified during an common colds. investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China. In the U.S., people Cases in the U.S. have usually get infected been associated with with common travel to China, especially coronaviruses in the Hubei province, or with close contact with a fall and winter. person who has a confirmed case of the new coronavirus. Common coronaviruses usually cause Illness has ranged from mild mild to moderate upper- to severe respiratory illness respiratory tract illnesses, including pneumonia with like the common cold. symptoms of fever, cough and shortness of breath. Most people will get infected with one or People at greatest risk are those with a more of the common coronaviruses recent travel history to China or close in their lifetime. Young children contact with a person who has a confirmed are most likely to get infected. case of the new coronavirus. Immediate risk to the U.S. public at this time is low. There are simple everyday actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses: Avoid close contact with people who are sick; avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands; and wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. In addition to or in the absence of soap and water, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol..