A Novel 2019 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) as Global Pandemic

Authors: Sharma S, Swapnil P and Meena M*

DOI: 10.23880/cclsj-16000154

Volume 5, Issue 2

Abstract

A novel coronavirus disease that emerged in the 2019 end has been declared as a global health emergency by the world health organization (WHO). COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) that affects the lower respiratory tract and manifests as pneumonia in the host. In response to this unprecedented outbreak, we summarise the current knowledge about the COVID-19 to spread public awareness about the disease and provide a reference for further research.

Keywords: Coronaviruses; COVID-19; Pathomechanism; Diagnosis; Prevention

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