<human>:  How does the pathogen SARS-CoV-2 spread?
<bot>: SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the disease known as COVID-19, is primarily spread between people through close contact, such as when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. The virus can also spread when a person touches a surface or object that has been contaminated and then touches their mouth, nose, or eyes.