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Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause respiratory infections. These can range from the common cold to more serious diseases.
COVID-19 is caused by a new form of coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2). It was first reported in December 2019.
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2021-03-26 17:03Added revised adult leaflet in English.
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2021-01-25 11:37Added Urdu leaflet.