Author Description

In December 2019, an infection - first called Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia (NCP) and renamed Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in February 2020 - broke out in Wuhan, one of the largest cities in China, and quickly spread across China. The outbreak was designated as a global pandemic in March 2020. In this book, leading health experts specialising in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases give frontline insights into the virus from six key aspects: - What is coronavirus disease (COVID-19)? - How does it spread? - How to diagnose and treat COVID-19 - How to protect yourself at home - How to prevent transmission in public places' - Useful medical information about infectious diseases in general This book provides both health professionals and the general public with a better understanding of and personal guidance on reducing the risk of spreading coronavirus disease (COVID-19).