This literature review describes an analysis of the epidemic process associated with COVID-19 and presents possible scenarios. The most common anamnestic findings, symptoms of infection, clinical presentation, and possible complications are described in sufficient detail. The features of the course of COVID-19 in risk groups and algorithms of administrative and medical actions, which should form the basis of medical care for patients with cardiovascular, oncological, rheumatological diseases, pregnant women, etc., are highlighted.

Coronavirus infection, COVID-19, epidemiology, clinic

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