Did you get lost in catching up with the news? Here is a guide to understanding the main terms of COVID-19:

COVID-19 is often New coronavirus.. This means that this particular coronavirus has not been previously identified, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

You may also hear a new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2, The scientific name used to distinguish this new coronavirus from other coronaviruses discovered in the past. According to the CDC, SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes the disease COVID-19.

the term COVID-19 (new coronavirus infection) (# If there is no character limit, add parentheses when it first appears Abbreviation – Corona is CO, virus is VI, disease is D, 2019 is 19, the year of discovery.

Ann Epidemic According to the report, “often a sudden increase in the number of cases of illness that exceeds the number normally expected in the population of the area.” Educational articles Published by the CDC.

A Pandemic According to the article, this is “a fad that has spread to multiple countries and continents and usually affects many people.” COVID-19 is Declare a pandemic By the World Health Organization on March 11th.

Ann Outbreak According to, it is defined as 5 or more cases of virus that are connected to common places such as schools and meetings in 14 days. Illinois Public Health Service..

A Confirmed case According to IDPH, COVID-19 is a laboratory-confirmed diagnosis through molecular testing.

A Possible cases Those who meet the clinical criteria for COVID-19 symptoms and are associated with epidemiologically confirmed cases, or who have a positive antigen test.

Similarly Possibility of death COVID-19 mortality met clinical criteria for viral symptoms and was associated with epidemiologically confirmed cases, with no laboratory tests or positive antigen tests. If the death certificate states that COVID-19 is the cause of death or a serious condition that contributes to death, it may also be considered a high probability of death. Report from CDC..

A Molecular testAlso known as the PCR test, it is used to diagnose COVID-19 by detecting the genetic material of the virus. US Food and Drug Administration.. Most molecular tests are done through the nasopharynx (the part of the throat behind the nose), the nose or a cotton swab in the throat, but some can be done using saliva.

Ann Antigen test Detects specific proteins from viruses as a method of Diagnosis of COVID-19, According to the Food and Drug Administration. Positive results are usually very accurate, but false positives can occur, so these results are considered possible cases until confirmed by a molecular test.

Ann Antibody testMeanwhile, test if someone had COVID-19 in the past by looking for antibodies made by your immune system to help fight the virus. According to the Food and Drug Administration, this test has not been used to diagnose COVID-19 and may need to be repeated to ensure accuracy.

The· Incubation period According to the CDC, virus infection rate is the time between someone’s exposure and the onset of symptoms. For COVID-19, the incubation period is 2 to 14 days. A person is contagious and can infect others with the virus at any time, from 2-3 days before the onset of symptoms to an average of 10 days later.

quarantine According to Dr. Viquar Mundozie, a family doctor at Mercyhealth Harvard South, it’s when a person is at home and is waiting for test results without seeing anyone outside the house because he thinks he may have been exposed to the virus.

isolation According to Mundozy, if you know you’re infected with a virus and you’re trapped in your room and bathroom, if possible, to prevent it from infecting others.

A person can stop quarantine 10 days after the onset of symptoms, 24 hours after the last fever, and when other symptoms improve. According to the CDC..

Curve flattening Is a term used by EpidemiologistAccording to the CDC, he is a scientist studying the health and illness of the population.

According to the CDC, this curve is a visual indication of the onset of infection and is increasing the number of infections displayed over a period of time. Flattening the curve is to extend the duration of the infection and avoid the rapid and large spikes of infection that can overwhelm the ability of healthcare systems to care for everyone at once.

Avoid crowds – Keep yourself 6 feet away from others – Face masks can help flatten curves.

Face mask or face cover Personal protective equipment or PPE.. Healthcare professionals who work closely with COVID-19 patients need gloves, gowns, face shields, etc. to prevent infection with the virus.For non-medical people, simply Wear a face mask According to the CDC, when you are in a public place and cannot be socially distanced.

Comorbidity, Or the underlying medical condition, Place individuals at high risk of serious illness due to COVID-19. According to the CDC.. Severe illness can lead to hospitalization, admission to the intensive care unit, mechanical ventilation, and even death. Some of these conditions include cancer, chronic kidney disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and sickle cell disease.

For a complete list of potentially increased risk conditions and other factors, visit the CDC’s COVID-19 page and refer to the section entitled “”.People at high risk.“”

A Ventilator Is a machine used to pump air into the patient’s airways when the patient is unable to breathe on their own. For patients whose lungs have been damaged by COVID-19, a ventilator helps maintain the lungs while the body is fighting the virus. Yale medicine..