COVID-19 frequently asked outpatient questions

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Roukoz A. Karam, M.D.[2]

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Knowledge Based Questions

What is novel Coronavirus?
What is the source of Coronavirus?
Why is the Coronavirus infection called COVID-19?
How does the Coronavirus spreads?
Who is at risk for infection that causes COVID-19?
Why are we seeing the surge in Coronavirus infection cases?
How worried should healthy people be about becoming infected with COVID-19?
How can people get the right knowledge and stop the stigma related to COVID-19?
Can someone who already has active Coronavirus infection spread to other people?
Can staying in warm weather outdoors stop the transmission of Coronavirus?
Can I get COVID-19 infection if I eat food from restaurant?
What precautions should I take if someone from my family has been tested positive for COVID-19?
What precautions should I take to prevent my child from getting COVID-19?
What symptoms will my child get if he/she gets the Coronavirus infection?
Are the symptoms of COVID-19 same in both children and adults?
Should children wear masks while going out?
How do I give right knowledge to my child about the COVID-19 during this Coronavirus Pandemic?
What measures should parents take in general to protect the children from Coronavirus Infection?
What is Multisystem Inflammatory syndome in children (MIS-C) and who is at risk of getting it?