The full name of the virus that causes COVID-19 is Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
This virus belongs to a family of viruses called coronaviruses, which are known to cause respiratory illnesses in humans.
SARS-CoV-2 is a novel coronavirus, meaning it is a new strain that has never been identified before.
It was first identified in Wuhan, China, in late 2019, and has since spread worldwide, causing a global pandemic.
