Coronavirus Q&A: The symptoms to watch out for, where to go for help - and what happens to prevent contagion

Preventative action: A worker cleans his goggles to spray disinfectant at a shopping street in Seoul, South Korea. Photo: AP

Eilish O'Regan

COVID-19 is an illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called coronavirus.

What is the level of knowledge about the symptoms of the new coronavirus. How different is it to a cold or flu?