The WHO is still learning about how COVID-2019 affects people, and older persons and individuals with pre-existing medical conditions (such as high blood pressure, heart disease, lung disease, cancer or diabetes) appear to develop serious illness more often than others. About 1 in every 5 people who catch it need hospital care, therefore it is quite normal for people to worry about how the COVID-19 outbreak will affect them and their loved ones. However, the virus can cause serious illness. According to the WHO, illness due to COVID-19 infection is generally mild, especially for children and young adults. The disease caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus strain does not appear to be as severe as other coronaviruses, such as SARS. Novel coronaviruses are new strains of the virus that have not been previously identified in humans.
Some cause respiratory illness in people, ranging from mild common colds to severe illnesses.
About CoronavirusesĬoronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Please click here for a summary from the CDC on the source of this disease.Ī real-time map tracking COVID-19 cases worldwide can be found here. This novel coronavirus disease has been given the name COVID-19, and the World Health Organization (WHO) now characterized it as a global pandemic. Mobile device users can access COVID-19 resources by scrolling to the bottom of this page.Īn outbreak of respiratory illness, now known to be caused by a novel (new) coronavirus, was first identified in Wuhan, China on December 31, 2019.
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Please scroll down for basic information regarding COVID-19 and how to slow the spread of the virus.įor additional COVID-19 resources, on your computer, please see the green toolbar to the left of this page. Updated information regarding local COVID-19 news updates will provided here on a daily basis. The spread of COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving situation, and the City is dedicated to keeping the community safe and informed during this unprecedented time. The City of Arcata is monitoring COVID-19 and is working with, and following all recommended guidelines from, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services.
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