BETA
Logo
COVID-19
coronavirus
Ask
HomeInsightsTopicsResources
Back

How is COVID-19 different to SARS?

Much is still unknown, but COVID-19 seems to spread faster than the 2003 SARS and also may cause less severe illness.

SARS stands for severe acute respiratory syndrome. In 2003, an outbreak of SARS started in China and spread to other countries before ending in 2004. The virus that causes COVID-19 is similar to the one that caused the 2003 SARS outbreak: both are types of coronaviruses.

Source:hopkinsmedicine.org...

Did you find this helpful?

or
Share on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedIn

You might also want to ask...

What are the signs and symptoms of SARS?
EndCoronavirus.org
We educate in order to end the outbreak of Coronavirus COVID-19.
Learn more
Have a good question and answer? Suggest quality content
Logo
Get quick answers around topics you care about

Terms of UsePrivacy PolicyDisclaimer
© 2020 Ask About
© 2020 Ask About