COVID-19 and Nutrition
Background
COVID-19: Food, Nutrition and Health Background
Disease Etiology
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 (1). COVID-19 most often causes respiratory symptoms that can spread rapidly from person to person.
Screening/Diagnosis
Check with your local public health department for local testing services available.
Symptoms
Reported symptoms from individuals with COVID-19 have included mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough and difficulty breathing (1). Older adults and individuals who have existing medical
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 (1). COVID-19 most often causes respiratory symptoms that can spread rapidly from person to person.
Screening/Diagnosis
Check with your local public health department for local testing services available.
Symptoms
Reported symptoms from individuals with COVID-19 have included mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough and difficulty breathing (1). Older adults and individuals who have existing medical