What is the Coronavirus? Due to the expansion of the Coronavirus or COVID-19 in more than 150 countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared it a pandemic last March. While many experts search for a cure or vaccine for this disease, current efforts have focused on declaring mandatory social isolation, putting the world economy on hold. In addition, the early detection of positive cases is sought, in order to isolate them and initiate appropriate treatment, seeking to save the greatest number of lives. Today, there are two methods that allow us to confirm if a person is infected with COVID-19 , rapid and molecular tests , each with its own characteristics and advantages. What is the Coronavirus or COVID-19? COVID-19 stands for new coronavirus of 2019 , and it is a respiratory infection caused by the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. The term "new coronavirus" simply means that it is a...