This course provides a primer on the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), providing learners with crucial facts and tips to stay safe and prevent the further spread of this virus. It begins by explaining the coronavirus, when it developed, and how this highly contagious virus has spread and mutated. Next is an overview of the symptoms.

The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. This course provides important methods to limit the exposure to and spread of the coronavirus such as wearing a mask and getting vaccinated. The course ends with a closer look on the two new terms that have entered the public lexicon: social distancing and self-isolation.