This report, prepared for a Nursing Med Surj 2 assignment, focuses on key findings related to the coronavirus (COVID-19). It outlines five relevant facts, including the virus's classification as a large family of respiratory viruses (Coronaviridae), the identification of MERS and SARS as related infections, and the structure of the Coronaviridae family, including the Coronavirus and Toro virus genera. The report also details the global impact of COVID-19, citing statistics on confirmed cases, deaths, and affected countries as of March 2020, along with the virus's transmission methods and the importance of proper hygiene. Furthermore, it discusses the disease's impact on New York City, including the implementation of emergency measures. The report also mentions the development of testing protocols and potential treatments, including mRNA-based vaccines and synthetic biology approaches to vaccine development, supported by references to relevant research papers and reports.