The new coronavirus has thrust a host of unfamiliar terms into our everyday discourse. Some are brand new; others aren’t but are being used in unexpected ways.
Here are some definitions to help you keep up with the latest on the global pandemic.
SARS-CoV-2: The official scientific name of the coronavirus causing the pandemic. It stands for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. It was previously known as 2019-nCoV.
Image: An illustration of the SARS-CoV-2019 coronavirus created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Alissa Eckert / CDC)
