Coronavirus

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illness in people and animals.

Adult in a laboratory adjusting a microscope

Human coronaviruses are common throughout the world. Some human coronaviruses were identified many years ago and some have been identified recently.

Human coronaviruses commonly cause mild to moderate illness in people worldwide. Most people will get infected with one or more of these viruses at some point in their lives. Several human coronaviruses, including COVID-19, MERS-CoV, and SARS-CoV can frequently cause severe illness.

For weekly case count updates for all respiratory viruses in Wisconsin, see the Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report, P-02346. 

Questions about the coronavirus? Contact us!
Phone: 608-267-9003 | Fax: 608-261-4976

Last revised December 30, 2024