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How does the new coronavirus (COVID-19) spread from person to person?

COVID-19 is likely spread:

• The virus travels in respiratory droplets released into the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, talks, sings or breathes near you (within 6 feet). You may be infected if you inhale these droplets.
• You can also get COVID-19 from close contact (touching, shaking hands) with an infected person and then touching your face.
• It's considered possible to get COVID-19 after touching a contaminated surface and then touching your eyes, mouth, or nose before washing your hands. But it's thought to be unlikely.

Where do coronaviruses come from?