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Coronavirus
Plain English definition
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Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster
An umbrella term to describe a family of viruses that cause disease in animals. Some of these viruses, including Covid-19, the new one that is affecting people worldwide, have made the jump to humans. Most are not serious. The virus appears in the shape of a crown under a microscope, which is how it gets its name.
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