" What is the novel coronavirus? The novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is an upper respiratory infection quickly spreading worldwide, with 427 positive cases identified in New Jersey. COVID-19 is a previously unseen virus, so much is unknown about it at this time including a vaccination. The virus is spread through direct contact with people, surfaces or objects that have been infected with it. Symptoms of COVID-19 COVID-19 shares many of its symptoms with the ...