Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that are known to cause respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses in humans and animals. They have been around for centuries, with the first known human coronavirus identified in the 1960s. The most recent outbreak, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, began in late 2019 and has spread around the world.

When was the first coronavirus discovered in humans?

The first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) was reported in Wuhan, China, on December 31, 2019. Since then, the virus has spread rapidly throughout the world, causing a major pandemic.

How long has COVID-19 been around?

COVID-19 is a new strain of coronavirus that was first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019. Since then, it has spread around the world and has caused a global pandemic. As of December 30, 2022, it is estimated that over 83 million people have been infected with the virus and over 1.8 million people have died from it.