Dead Covid

Is the coronavirus alive? Scientists have argued for years over whether viruses are alive at all. Most agree that viruses are mystifying and life itself is extremely complicated. And whether or not we think the virus that causes Covid-19 is alive or lifeless, we can all agree that we want this pandemic to end.

COVID-19 arrived in 2019 and quickly spread globally along with confusion, rumors and fear. Scientists around the world collaborated and rapidly developed therapies and vaccines as nations went “medieval” quarantining citizens. What should you do when a mysterious microbe comes knocking? Start by staying calm, learning the facts and getting vaccinated.

COVID-19 is respiratory, spreading mainly in coughs and sneezes. Symptoms can include fever, cough and shortness of breath. Millions of people still experience Long Covid, associated with a wide range of health conditions and encompassing more than 200 symptoms involving nearly every organ system.