This virus is related to a family of viruses known as coronavirus. Such a virus, that started in Wuhan China in 2019, has spread around the world. It affects mostly the respiratory system. It spreads very easily via contact with droplets, and can be quite serious and even fatal to vulnerable people. Such individuals include those over the age of 65, diabetics and those who have an underlying condition such as: cancer, respiratory disease (for example asthma). There are several ways how we can protect ourselves from this virus especially when visiting shops by for example wearing a face mask or visor and washing/sterilizing our hands regularly.