The cause of the disease outbreak in China, 2019 was a new virus called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 or SARS-CoV-2. This disease is known as coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19.
This virus is a coronavirus, a type that causes illnesses like the common cold and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).
COVID-19 cases have been reported in increasing numbers of countries, with the U.S. WHO declaring a global pandemic in March 2020. Public health organizations such as the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are keeping an eye on the situation and updating their websites with information, treatment and prevention tips.
Dubai Health Authority launched a smart app that will provide information on COVID-19 symptoms, what you can do to prevent it and how to treat it.
This application will give you real statistics around the world and with United Arab Emirates. It also provides personalized support from paramedics in case you are infected with COVID-19.
