EMERGING TRENDS OF NOVEL CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC IN INDIA-ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
Dr.Padmini S.V
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, University College of Arts, Tumkur University
Abstract
The very disease found in Wuhan, China, in December 2019 ie., the covid 19 pandemic is a serious health challenge, which is a pandemic occurred by corona virus .The disease caused by serious respiratoratory disease ie., SARS –COV-2. As of 4 May 2022, the pandemic had caused more than 515 million cases and 6.24 million deaths,(WHO). COVID-19 symptoms are fever, dry cough, and fatigue. As of 4 May 2022, more than 6.24 million deaths had been attributed to COVID-19. Preventive measures to reduce the chances of infection include getting vaccinated of covaxin, covishield, staying at home, wearing a mask in public, avoiding crowded places, keeping distance from others, ventilating indoor spaces, managing potential exposure duration washing hands with soap and water often and for at least twenty seconds, practising good respiratory hygiene, and avoiding touching the eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands. Those diagnosed with COVID-19 or who believe they may be infected are advised by the CDC to stay home except to get medical care, call ahead before visiting a healthcare provider, wear a face mask before entering the healthcare providers office and when in any room or vehicle with another person, cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, regularly wash hands with soap and water and avoid sharing personal household items.Methodology:To examine the emerging trends of Covid 19 pandemic in India. Nature and source of data: The study conducted with the help of primary as well as secondary data. Implications of the study: It is possible to get knowledge about the number of covid deaths,discharge and recovery rates. Limitation of the study: The study made only in Tumkur city. Hence the results are applicable to those areas where similar conditions prevail. Conclusion: Those diagnosed with COVID-19 or who believe they may be infected are advised by the CDC to stay home except to get medical care, call ahead before visiting a healthcare provider, wear a face mask before entering the healthcare providers office and when in any room or vehicle with another person, cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, regularly wash hands with soap and use sanitizer to clean the hands.(World Health Organisation).
Keywords: Novel corona virus, covid deaths, discharge rates, recovery rates
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EPRA International Journal of Research & Development (IJRD)
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Published on : 2022-07-21
Vol | : | 7 |
Issue | : | 7 |
Month | : | July |
Year | : | 2022 |