What is COVID-19?
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. There are many types of human coronaviruses, including some that commonly cause mild upper-respiratory tract illnesses. COVID-19 is a new disease, caused by a novel (or new) coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans. Current symptoms reported for patients with COVID-19 have included mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.
Patients and Families
Information for UF Health patients and families about our hospitals and clinics.
COVID-19 Facts
Learn about the novel coronavirus and how it differs from the flu.
Prevention
Learn how to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and how to lessen your chances for exposure.
Symptoms and Exposure
Learn the common symptoms of COVID-19.
How does COVID-19 differ from the flu?
SARS-CoV-2 (the coronavirus that causes COVID-19) is a brand new virus that we’ve never seen before and no one has any immunity to it yet. From the current data, COVID-19 is more deadly than the flu.
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A PREPARATION GUIDE for COVID-19 Response
COVID-19 and Older Adults
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, older adults may have a greater chance for serious illness from COVID-19. This guide can help you to plan and prepare for protecting yourself and your family and resources for managing your needs while sheltering in place.
