" What is COVID-19? The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, is an upper respiratory infection that is affecting local communities on a global scale. The virus, which was initially detected in China in late 2019, has quickly spread throughout the United States, with over 400 cases confirmed in New Jersey as of March 18th. COVID-19 is a virus that hasn’t been seen before, and doctors and scientists are still learning about it from treatment to vaccination ...