Coranavirus/Covid-19:

The virus gets its name from the latin word "Corona" which translates to Crown. It has been given that name because of the crown-like spikes on it surface. These spikes are a very important part of what makes this strain more dangerous then "the common flu". According to a preliminary report by the UW School of Medicine, "The spike not only attaches to the host but also fuses the cell and viral membranes together...". Although the source of the virus is not indefinitly identified, it is believed to have come from a bat in Wuhon, China. The most common symptoms of the virus are a cough, shortness of breath, and fever. 

The best known method of prevention is called "social distancing", it is simply staying within 6 feet from the people around you. It is also important to wash your hands frequently and sanitize all touch points at home. The CDC has just changed it recommedation for masks, they are now advising everyone wear "non-surgical" masks in public. It is not quite know if the virus can spread on clothing, but scientists are recommending to change clothes after going out all the same. The main route of contagion is through your respitory system. If a person coughes or sneezes, they could potentially infect the people around them. It can also be spread through touching of surfaces, this however is not thought to be the main transport of the virus between human hosts. 

References:

https://www.timesnownews.com/the-buzz/article/what-is-the-meaning-of-corona-in-coronavirus/547084

https://newsroom.uw.edu/news/covid-19-coronavirus-spike-holds-infectivity-details