Understanding COVID-19: Insights from Dr. Meenu Vaid

COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, emerged in late 2019 and swiftly became a global pandemic. As an infectious disease specialist, Dr. Meenu Vaid offers her expertise to help you understand this complex virus, its symptoms, transmission, and prevention.

What is COVID-19?

COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that can cause a wide range of symptoms, from mild to severe. The virus primarily spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. It can also spread by touching surfaces contaminated with the virus and then touching the face.

Symptoms of COVID-19

Common symptoms include:

• Fever

• Cough