COVID-19, short for “Coronavirus Disease 2019,” is an infectious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. First identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, it rapidly led to a global pandemic, affecting millions of people worldwide. The disease primarily spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, talks, or breathes. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and may include fever, cough, difficulty breathing, fatigue, loss of taste or smell, and muscle or joint pain. Some individuals, particularly older adults and those with underlying health conditions, are at higher risk of developing severe complications, such as pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. COVID-19 has had significant social, economic, and health impacts, prompting widespread public health measures including travel restrictions, lockdowns, and vaccination campaigns to curb its spread. Vaccines have been developed and authorized for emergency use to provide protection against severe illness caused by the virus.
Fernando Simón Resurfaces: Reflecting on the Pandemic, Fame, and Political Intrigue
Fernando Simón emerged from a period of reflection, standing by his decisions during the Covid-19 crisis. He criticized Madrid's rushed school closures, believing they worsened the virus's spread. Simón faced…