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UNION COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS (UCDOC) IS TAKING ACTION
TO PROTECT STAFF AND INMATES UNDER OUR CARE
What is COVID-19?
What is COVID-19?
Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that can cause illnesses ranging from mild diseases, such as a cold, to more severe illnesses, such as pneumonia. Recently, a new coronavirus was detected that had not been previously seen in humans. The disease, called COVID-19, can be spread from person to person. There are no vaccines or specific treatments available for COVID-19. However, medicine and vaccine research is underway. Due to widespread community transmission, everyone is advised to closely monitor their health, practice social distancing, and stay at home as much as possible.
Symptoms
Symptoms of COVID-19 commonly include fever, cough, sore throat, or shortness of breath. Most people with COVID-19 have mild to moderate symptoms and fully recover without complications. Less commonly, COVID-19 may lead to pneumonia, hospitalization, or death.
People who are at most risk for severe illness are older adults or those who have chronic health conditions, such as:
- Lung disease
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Cancer
- A weakened immune system