Includes glossary. Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.
Contents:
A mysterious disease -- A new virus -- Symptoms and transmission -- Testing and treatment -- Fast facts -- Stop and think.
Summary:
"COVID-19 is a disease caused by a virus called SARS-CoV2. Like all viruses, it is far too small to be seen by the naked eye. Yet this virus and the disease it caused had an enormous impact on the world. Understanding COVID-19 explores how the virus and the disease work, examining what made them so dangerous and what health officials learned about fighting them. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.
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