Based in Lake Mary, Victor L. Roberts, MD, serves as president and chief executive officer with Endocrine Associates of Florida. A founding partner, he is also dedicated to full-time patient care. As a physician, Victor L. Roberts, MD, has closely followed developments in the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted virtually every aspect of life in recent years. That said, individuals may still be unaware of exactly what the coronavirus is. To begin, it can be helpful to clarify the basic terminology. Coronaviruses are a virus family consisting of many distinct viruses, while COVID-19 is a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that began the global pandemic in December 2019. Common symptoms of the disease include, but are not limited to, a cough, a sore throat, difficulty breathing, and a loss of taste or smell. Based on the name SARS-CoV-2, individuals may wonder whether the virus is similar to SARS, an acute respiratory syndrome that impacted the United States and other nations in 2003. Indeed, the two pathogens share many similarities, though the current strain is capable of faster transmissions over greater distances compared to the 2003 SARS-CoV-1 virus. It must be noted that the SARS-CoV-2 virus has already mutated into various strains, including the B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 variants. Mutations allow the disease to continue spreading at an accelerated rate, which in turn increases the chances of further mutations and variant strains. To learn more about how the virus spreads and steps that can be taken to reduce the chances of becoming ill, including the importance of vaccinations, individuals should discuss coronaviruses and the COVID-19 disease with a trusted medical professional.
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