Summary of the article:
The article provides information on various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. It outlines the timeline of the virus’s arrival in America, the first version of COVID-19, the end of the pandemic in the US, and the expected timeline for the virus to end. It also discusses the peak day of COVID-19 and the first person to get COVID-19 in the US. Additionally, it mentions the discovery of coronaviruses in the 1960s and the current status of COVID-19 as a pandemic in 2023.
Key points:
1. January 21 — CDC Confirms First US Coronavirus Case: A Washington state resident becomes the first person in the United States with a confirmed case of the 2019 novel coronavirus, having returned from Wuhan on January 15.
2. COVID-19 was first reported in Wuhan, China, and subsequently spread worldwide. The coronavirus was officially named severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses.
3. In the U.S., the Biden administration ended the public health emergency declaration related to COVID-19. The pandemic faded gradually after the WHO declared it a pandemic on March 11.
4. The federal COVID-19 PHE declaration will end on May 11, 2023. Most tools, like vaccines, treatments, and testing, will continue to be available, but CDC’s data collection and sharing will change.
5. The peak viral load of COVID-19 in infected individuals typically occurs on day 5. The virus is first detected in the throat and then rises to higher levels in the nose.
6. The first U.S. case of COVID-19 was confirmed in a man from Washington State on January 21, 2020, following rapid spread from Wuhan, China.
7. Human coronaviruses were first characterized in the 1960s and are responsible for a significant proportion of upper respiratory tract infections in children.
8. As of May 2023, the WHO still considers COVID-19 to be a pandemic, although it is no longer considered a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).
Questions:
1. When did the coronavirus start in America?
2. What was the first version of COVID-19 called?
3. When did the COVID-19 pandemic end in the US?
4. When will the coronavirus end?
5. On which day does COVID peak?
6. Who was the first person to get COVID in the US?
7. When were coronaviruses discovered?
8. Is COVID still a pandemic in 2023?
When did coronavirus start in America
January 21 — CDC Confirms First US Coronavirus Case
A Washington state resident becomes the first person in the United States with a confirmed case of the 2019 novel coronavirus, having returned from Wuhan on January 15, thanks to overnight polymerase chain reaction testing.
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What was the first version of COVID-19
COVID-19 was first reported in Wuhan, China, and subsequently spread worldwide. The coronavirus was officially named severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses based on phylogenetic analysis.
When did the COVID-19 pandemic end in the US
In the U.S., the Biden administration this week ended the public health emergency declaration related to COVID-19. “That moment of March 11, it was like, whoa,” Jha told NPR, referring to the day WHO called COVID-19 a pandemic for the first time. “The idea of ending with a whimper is the idea that pandemics fade.
When will the coronavirus end
What You Need to Know. The federal COVID-19 PHE declaration will end on May 11, 2023. Most tools, like vaccines, treatments, and testing, will remain available. CDC's ability to collect and share certain data will change.
What day does COVID peak
In infected individuals, the peak viral load occurred on day 5, with the virus first detected in the throat and then rising to significantly higher levels in the nose.
Who was the first person to get COVID in the US
Following a rapid spread from its origin in Wuhan, China, the first U.S. case of the 2019 novel coronavirus, which causes a disease known as COVID-19, is confirmed in a man from Washington State on January 21, 2020.
Were coronaviruses discovered in the 1960s
Abstract. Human coronaviruses, first characterized in the 1960s, are responsible for a substantial proportion of upper respiratory tract infections in children.
Is COVID still a pandemic 2023
As of May 2023, the WHO still considers COVID-19 to be a pandemic. Yes, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus did declare that COVID-19 is no longer “a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).”
Is COVID still a threat 2023
May 15, 2023 – In the wake of the World Health Organization's declaration on May 5 that it was ending the COVID global health emergency, experts acknowledged that the disease now poses much less of threat than it has over the past three years—but that some level of threat will continue.
WHO says COVID is over
So what does that mean LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization downgraded its assessment of the coronavirus pandemic on Friday, saying it no longer qualifies as a global emergency.
Does COVID go away after 5 days
Those with severe COVID-19 may remain infectious beyond 10 days and may need to extend isolation for up to 20 days. People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised should isolate through at least day 20.
Am I still contagious after 7 days of COVID
You are most infectious (or contagious) in the first 5 days after your symptoms start. You can also spread COVID-19 in the 48 hours before your symptoms start. If you never have symptoms, consider yourself most infectious in the 5 days after you test positive.
Where was the 1st case of COVID in US
In the United States, it happened 3 years ago, on Jan. 20, 2020, when the nation's first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in in Snohomish County, WA, just north of Seattle.
Were coronaviruses first discovered in the 1930s
Coronaviruses were discovered in the early 1930s when an acute respiratory infection of domesticated chickens was shown to be caused by a virus now known as avian infectious bronchitis virus (IBV).
Why is COVID-19 called COVID-19
The new name of this disease is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. In COVID-19, 'CO' stands for 'corona,' 'VI' for 'virus,' and 'D' for the disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as "2019 novel coronavirus" or "2019-nCoV."
Who says COVID is over
So what does that mean LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization downgraded its assessment of the coronavirus pandemic on Friday, saying it no longer qualifies as a global emergency.
Does COVID still exist
While the national and public health states of emergency are now a thing of the past, COVID-19 is still with us.
Is COVID really over
On May 5, 2023, the World Health Organization officially declared an end to the COVID-19 public health emergency. This was the last remaining emergency declaration for the pandemic, which spanned just over three years.
Is COVID a cold
What's the difference between COVID-19 and the common cold Both COVID-19 and the common cold are caused by viruses. COVID-19 is caused by SARS-CoV-2, while the common cold is most often caused by rhinoviruses.
Is COVID no longer a threat
The World Health Organization declares an end to the Covid-19 global health emergency.
Am I still contagious if I test negative
You can have COVID-19 and spread it to others even if you do not have symptoms. Your COVID-19 test can be negative even if you are infected. Most people do not test positive for the virus until days after exposure. You may also be exposed to the virus afteryou are tested and then get infected.
When is COVID most contagious
You are most infectious (or contagious) in the first 5 days after your symptoms start. You can also spread COVID-19 in the 48 hours before your symptoms start. If you never have symptoms, consider yourself most infectious in the 5 days after you test positive.
Can I go for a walk if I have COVID
Gradually build up exercise – seize the time when you are feeling less tired and go for a short walk – but you MUST still avoid any contact with others. However, at this stage lookout for breath related symptoms (see below what to look for).
When does COVID get worse
A person may have mild symptoms for about one week, then worsen rapidly. Let your doctor know if your symptoms quickly worsen over a short period of time.
When was the first human coronavirus
Human coronaviruses were first identified in the mid-1960s.
