The coronavirus has been sweeping across the world since December 2019. The first case of an infection was recorded in the Chinese city of Wuhan. Within months, the disease has spread across the planet. It is estimated that about 70% of the global population will catch the disease at some point, although in some cases the infection is asymptomatic and does not cause any serious afflictions. The elderly are especially at risk. The most effective method of protection against the virus is washing your hands frequently and social distancing. Read on to find out more about the coronavirus, how to protect yourself against it and to see the current Polish and global data.