SARS-CoV-2 (IMAGE) University of California - San Diego Caption Researchers found in a novel study that the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, a pathogenic virus that causes COVID-19, could be prevented using simple measures in the health care setting at UC San Diego Health. Credit NIAID-RML Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. License CC BY Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.