Monday, March 16, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19): What People With Asthma Need to Know What Is the Coronavirus (COVID-19)? A coronavirus is a type of virus that often occurs in animals. Sometimes, it can spread to humans. This is rare. In December 2019, a new coronavirus started spreading. Experts think people first caught the virus at a fish and live animal market. Now it is spreading from person to person. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), coronavirus symptoms can include: Fever Cough (usually dry) Shortness of breath Feeling tired and weak For more details from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America website click here The post Coronavirus (COVID-19): What People With Asthma Need to Know appeared first on Oklahoma Allergy and Asthma Clinic. Previous Article: 2020 Allergy Capitals™ Report Ranks the Most Challenging Cities in the U.S. for Allergies; Oklahoma City named 9th out of 100 Next Article: OAAC’s Telemedicine Instructions for Patients Related Blogs Return to Blogs