The COVID‑19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, is an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019.

The coronavirus pandemic (COVID‑19 pandemic) is a major global health crisis that began in late 2019 and affected nearly every country in the world. Here is a clear, structured overview:

What is the coronavirus pandemic?

• The pandemic is caused by a virus called SARS‑CoV‑2, which leads to the disease COVID‑19.
• It was first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) declared it a global pandemic on March 11, 2020.

What causes COVID‑19?

• COVID‑19 is an infectious respiratory disease.
• It spreads mainly through:
  • Respiratory droplets (coughing, sneezing, talking)
  • Airborne particles in poorly ventilated spaces