ABSTRACT

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to unfold. The situation varies greatly from country to country. COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented human health and economic consequences. Almost all countries have been affected1. The spread of this novel virus severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) continues relentlessly. COVID-19 pandemic, and previous pandemics during this millennium, have demonstrated that the current state of global preparedness is inadequate for an effective response and to prevent local outbreaks from becoming international health emergencies. It is essential to strengthen biomedical research, improve healthcare delivery system, establish a permanent ‘watch-dog’ body and create an improved communication and coordination mechanism for the diverse agencies responsible for mitigating the broader adverse consequences of pandemics.

Keywords: COVID-19, SARS, Virology, Symptoms