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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Animation

This helpful animation shows how COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is spread from person to person, describes the symptoms of the disease, and illustrates its impact of the disease on the body. See additional COVID-19 resources, including information about the vaccine and the impact of COVID-19 on orthopaedic care, from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

Animation courtesy of Visual Health Solutions, LLC

Last Reviewed

April 2020

AAOS does not endorse any treatments, procedures, products, or physicians referenced herein. This information is provided as an educational service and is not intended to serve as medical advice. Anyone seeking specific orthopaedic advice or assistance should consult his or her orthopaedic surgeon, or locate one in your area through the AAOS Find an Orthopaedist program on this website.