Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2

SARS-CoV-2 is a Baltimore class IV positive-sense single-stranded RNA virus. It is believed to have zoonotic origins and has close genetic similarity to bat coronaviruses. The virus primarily spreads between people through close contact and via respiratory droplets produced from coughs or sneezes. Virus may remain viable on plastic and stainless steel for up to three days, but does not...