Posted On : September 17, 2020 At a highly technical level Viruses are considered non-living materials. Viruses can not replicate and reproduce by themselves. Therfore, they need to attach themselves and penetrate a living organism to allow multiplication. Double Stranded Viruses include smallpox, Chickenpox and Herpes simplex. Single Strand Sositive Sense Virus in varies groups include HIV, and  Corona Virus. Specifically, Corona virus is a Single Strand, Enveloped Helical Virus. The classifications of the viruses are based on their shape and the mechanism of attachment to the host cell. There are differnt classification of virusrs described. Viruses have cuased more death in the human history than any other diseases. However with vaccination, and public health policies we have been able to eliminate certain deadly viruses.