Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in many different species of animals, including camels, cattle, cats, and bats. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can infect people and then spread between people such as with MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV, and now with this new virus (named SARS-CoV-2).
It is important to take action because:
- There is no approved vaccine or medication to treat COVID-19 patients.
- Isolation and quarantine efforts seem to have reduced new COVID-19 transmission in other countries.
- Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death.
Additional information regarding the Novel Coronavirus may be found by visiting the following:
CDC – Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
How to Protect Yourself & Others
Keeping Workplaces, Homes, Schools, and Commercial Establishments Safe
Resources for Home: Plan, Prepare & Respond to COVID-19
What You Need to Know About Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
What to do if you are sick with Coronavirus
Coronavirus: What the Public Should Do
Coronavirus Disease Information for Travel
EPA’s Registered Antimicrobial Products for Use Against Novel Coronavirus