The document discusses COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. It notes that coronaviruses can be transmitted between animals and humans. The first case of COVID-19 was identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019. Common symptoms include fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Older people and those with pre-existing medical conditions are more vulnerable. As of the date, COVID-19 had spread to over 200 countries and territories and was declared a pandemic by the WHO due to its rapid spread globally.