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Covid-19 is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people infected will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems, are more likely to develop serious illness or even death. In March 2020, the World Health Organisation declared a coronavirus pandemic.| Chronicle Live