Coronaviruses

Coronaviruses are a group of related viruses that cause diseases in mammals and birds. In humans, coronaviruses cause respiratory tract infections that can range from mild to lethal.

The term 'coronavirus' first came into popular use during the COVID-19 global pandemic which began in China in January 2020 and then spread into Europe and throughout the world. COVID-19 an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, for which vaccines were developed during 2020.