Overview: This course consists of a video which provides a general introduction to novel coronaviruses.

Learning objective: Describe the fundamental principles of emerging respiratory viruses, including COVID-19.

Course duration: Approximately 30 minutes.

Certificates: No certificate available at this time.

As the official disease name was established after material creation, any mention of nCoV refers to COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus.

Translated into Indian Sign Language from the introductory video in Emerging Respiratory Viruses, including COVID-19, methods for detection, prevention, response and control, 2020. WHO is not responsible for the content or accuracy of this translation. In the event of any inconsistency between the English and Indian Sign Language translation, the original English version shall be the binding and authentic version.

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