What is SARS-CoV-2?
Q: What is SARS-CoV-2?
A: SARS-CoV-2 is a positive-sense, single-stranded RNA coronavirus which causes the disease COVID-19.
Q: How was it known before?
A: It used to be known as 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Q: When were the first suspected cases reported?
A: The first suspected cases were reported to the WHO on December 31, 2019.
Q: Where did many early cases of this new coronavirus originate from?
A: Many early cases of this new coronavirus were linked to Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, a large seafood and animal market in Wuhan, China.
Q: Is it certain that this place was the source of the pandemic?
A: No, it is not certain that this place was the source of the pandemic.
Q: What type of virus is SARS-CoV-2?
A: SARS-CoV-2 is a positive sense single stranded RNA coronavirus.
Q: What started the 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak?
A: The virus started the 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak.
