Coronavirus Information
What is COVID-19, or novel coronavirus?
The novel coronavirus is a flu-like respiratory illness. While there are many types of human coronaviruses, COVID-19 is a new disease, caused by a novel (or new) coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans.
Information Sources
Testing Site information from the Kosciusko County Health Department
COVID-19 Vaccine Information - Who is eligible and Where to register
U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Indiana State Department of Health
World Health Organization (WHO)
Know How it Spreads (From the CDC)
COVID-19 spreads when an infected person breathes out droplets and very small particles that contain the virus. These droplets and particles can be breathed in by other people or land on their eyes, noses, or mouth. In some circumstances, they may contaminate surfaces they touch.
Many viruses are constantly changing, including the virus that causes COVID-19. These changes occur over time and can lead to the emergence of variants that may have new characteristics, including different ways of spreading.
Anyone infected with COVID-19 can spread it, even if they do NOT have symptoms.
Learn more about what you can do to protect yourself and others.