coronavirus disease 2019

noun

variants or coronavirus disease

: covid-19

The CDC states that for confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death.—

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The Illinois Department of Public Health on Monday reported 461 new cases of coronavirus disease statewide …—

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First Known Use

2020, in the meaning defined above

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“Coronavirus disease 2019.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coronavirus%20disease%202019. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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