18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions

SARS-Cov-2 virus (Covid-19) is an enveloped virus. Enveloped viruses are easier to deactivate because soaps and disinfectants easily damage the viral envelope. Why does damaging the viral envelope make SARS-Cov-2 not infectious?

SARS-Cov-2 virus (Covid-19) is a (+) ssRNA virus. Which of the following answers is true about SARS-Cov-2?

COVID-19 is a ___________ virus that causes _____________ infections.