Naming the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the virus that causes it Official names have been announced for the virus responsible for COVID-19 (previously known as “2019 novel coronavirus”) and the disease it causes. The official names are:
Disease
coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Virus
severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
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