What is COVID-19?
Learning About Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 is a disease caused by a new type of coronavirus. This illness was first found in December 2019. It has since spread worldwide. Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses. They cause the common cold. They also cause more serious illnesses like Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and severe...
COVID-19: What Is It?
COVID-19 Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
The health and safety of our patients and families are important to us. COVID-19 does not seem to affect kids as much as adults or older people. But some children may get more serious symptoms, so metimes weeks after getting infected with the virus. This illness is......
Learning About Being High-Risk for COVID-19
COVID-19 causes a mild illness in many people who have it. But certain things may increase your risk for more serious illness. These include: Age. The risk increases with age. Older adults are at highest risk. Smoking. Obesity. Living in a long-term care facility. Having ongoing serious......
