Why is the disease being called Coronavirus disease 2019, COVID-19?

There are many types of human coronaviruses. Four kinds of coronavirus circulate on a seasonal basis causing common cold symptoms. COVID-19 is a new disease caused by a new (or novel) coronavirus (SARS CoV 2) that has not previously been seen in humans. The name of this disease was selected following the World Health Organization (WHO) best practices for naming new human infectious diseases.

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1. What is the Coronavirus Disease?
2. Why is the disease being called Coronavirus disease 2019, COVID-19?
3. How does it spread?
4. What are the symptoms?
5. Can someone spread the virus without being sick?