The disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus is:
A. SARS
B. Influenza
C. COVID-19
D. MERS
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. MERS is caused by MERS-CoV, SARS by SARS-CoV. Influenza is caused by influenza viruses.

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