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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation summary updated April 19, 2020
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April 19 2020
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Description:This is a rapidly evolving situation and CDC will provide updated information and guidance as it becomes available.
CDC is responding to a pandemic of respiratory disease spreading from person to person caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. The disease has been named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”). This situation poses a serious public health risk. The federal government is working closely with state, local, tribal, and territorial partners as well as public health partners, to respond to this situation. COVID-19 can cause mild to severe illness; most severe illness occurs in adults 65 years and older and people of any age with serious underlying medical problems.
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Content Notes:Situation in U.S. -- CDC Recommends -- COVID-19 Background -- Severity -- Risk Assessment -- COVID-19 Pandemic -- CDC Response.
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