Causes of covid 19

The virus causing COVID-19 is officially known as severe acute respiratory

syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). It belongs to a larger family of viruses called
coronavirus. Although coronaviruses can affect both animals and humans, only
human coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections. These infections
range from mild illnesses such as the common cold to severe illness such as Middle
East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

The spread of COVID-19 is not completely understood, however

investigations have identified the beginning of the outbreak within an
animal market. As the outbreak progressed, the main spread of disease
was by person to person through respiratory droplets. You can come
into contact with these droplets when an infected person coughs or
sneezes nearby. You may also pick up the virus from touching infected
surfaces and then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Droplets
typically do not travel more than 2 metres.  
People with highest risk of exposure include:

 People in areas of ongoing community spread of COVID-19

 Health care workers caring for patients with COVID-19

 Close contact of persons with COVID-19

 Travellers returning from affected international locations

(especially cruise ships, international conferences and other large
gatherings in enclosed spaces)