Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention.
WHO fact sheet on COVID-19, including information on symptoms, transmission, treatment, prevention, vaccines and and WHO's work in this area.
La OMS sigue de cerca y responde constantemente a esta pandemia. Esta página de preguntas y respuestas se actualizará a medida que se obtengan más conocimientos sobre la COVID-19 y su propagación, así como sobre la manera en que está afectando a las personas en todo el mundo. Para más información, sírvase consultar periódicamente las páginas de la OMS sobre coronavirus. https://www ...
The COVID-19 Situation Dashboard played a pivotal role in providing essential information during the early stages of the pandemic. However, the landscape has now shifted, and so have data needs.
This page includes advice from WHO on ways to protect yourself and prevent the spread of COVID-19. The downloadable infographics below provide guidance on general and specific topics related to the pandemic. Stay aware of the latest COVID-19 information by regularly checking updates from WHO in addition to national and local public health authorities. Find out more about getting vaccinated ...
Information on COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus.
Six years ago, the Director-General of the World Health Organization sounded the highest global alarm available under international law at the time, declaring the outbreak of a new coronavirus disease (later known as COVID-19) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). While the PHEIC was declared over in May 2023, the impact of COVID-19 remains etched in our collective ...