Coronavirus; COVID-19 Img.1 How is COVID-19 diagnosed? Diagnosis may be difficult with only a physical exam because mild cases of COVID-19 may appear similar to the flu or a bad cold. A laboratory test can confirm the diagnosis. Learn more about COVID-19 testing. Img 2 How is COVID-19 treated? As of now, there is not a specific treatment for the virus. People who become sick from COVID-19 should be treated with supportive measures: those that relieve symptoms. For severe cases, there may be additional options for treatment, including research drugs and therapeutics. Does COVID-19 cause death? As of Mar. 28, 2020, 28,125 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19. However, 132,688 people have recovered from the illness. This information comes from the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases map developed by the Johns Hopkins Center for Systems Science and Engineering. Img 3 Is this coronavirus different from SARS? SARS stands for severe acute respiratory s...
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