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On February 11, 2020 the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the current outbreak of coronavirus disease, COVID-19. CDC will be updating our website and other CDC materials to reflect the updated name.

About Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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There is an ongoing investigation to determine more about this outbreak. This is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as it becomes available.

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What you need to know about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
What to do if you are sick
Factsheet: What to do if you are sick with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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Page last reviewed: February 6, 2020
Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Division of Viral Diseases