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Information from CDC on all things related to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Households should all self-isolate for 14 days if one member shows symptoms 22 There is no need for people with minor symptoms to telephone NHS 111 or to be tested for COVID-19. It usually causes a mild to moderate respiratory infection; however, it may lead to severe pneumonia, organ failure and can be fatal, especially in the elderly or those who are immunocompromised or have other chronic diseases. It spreads the same way other coronaviruses do, mainly through person-to-person contact. People who are older or who have existing chronic medical conditions, such as heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, severe obesity, chronic kidney or liver disease, or who have compromised immune systems may be at higher risk of serious illness. Cover your face with a cloth face covering in public spaces, such as the grocery store, where it's difficult to avoid close contact with others,