Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Respiratory Illness

Respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has become a global concern since its outbreak in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. The virus that causes COVID-19 belongs to a family of viruses called coronaviruses, which can cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseas…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 11 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 9× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2692-1537 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has become a global concern since its outbreak in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. The virus that causes COVID-19 belongs to a family of viruses called coronaviruses, which can cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). COVID-19 spreads via respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. The severity of the disease can vary from person to person, and symptoms may include fever, cough, fatigue, and shortness of breath. Some people may experience no symptoms at all, while others may develop severe pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), or even die. COVID-19 can also co-infect with bacterial pneumonia, which can exacerbate the severity of the illness. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions of people worldwide, leading to significant socio-economic impacts. Governments and medical organizations around the world have implemented strategies to try to control the spread of the virus, such as social distancing, frequent hand washing, mask-wearing, and contact tracing. Research continues to uncover new information about COVID-19, including potential treatments and vaccines. The international community is collaborating to share knowledge and resources to tackle the crisis. The International Journal of Coronaviruses aims to provide a platform for researchers and healthcare professionals to publish and access up-to-date scientific knowledge about coronaviruses, including COVID-19.

Research published in this journal

11 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 11 articles above have been cited 9 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Respiratory Illness, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Coronaviruses (ISSN 2692-1537).

Journal editorial board
Dr. Omeed Memar · USA Dr. SUDIPTI GUPTA · United States Dr. Jose Luis Turabian · Spain

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