COVID-19: How Does It Affect You?

A look at what happens in the lungs — ground zero for COVID-19.

By Avesta Rastan
Jun 9, 2020 4:30 PMJun 11, 2020 7:24 PM
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a pandemic caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2, also called SARS-CoV-2. Here’s a closer look at how the new coronavirus affects the human body.

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