The virus is transmitted through direct contact with respiratory droplets of an infected person generated through coughing and sneezing , and touching surfaces contaminated with the virus.
Confirmed cases and confirmed death graphs are a 7-day average on log scale to make the y-axis easier to view.
This website is a resource to help advance the understanding of the virus, inform the public, and brief policymakers in order to guide a response, improve care, and save lives.