Novel Corona-Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A Perilous Life-Threatening Epidemic

ABSTRACT

Background: The widespread of novel coronavirus is a global concern. With each passing day, the novel coronavirus is making its new borders. Research has revealed that the virus produced in bats and was transmitted to humans firstly in Wuhan, Hubei province of China in December 2019. The contagion has been significantly acting as a vulnerable threat to the copious world. Objective(s) The purpose of this review is to provide the valuable and detailed information about the his-torical background, origin, classification, morphology, transmission pattern, symptoms, treatment pa-rameters, number of cases as well as the preventive measures of the corona-virus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Method(s) The disease is transmitted to people by inhalation or close contact of infected droplets. To split the sequential chain of this contagious disease, we need to know about its symptoms, ways of transmission, preventive measures and safety guidelines. Result(s) The widespread of COVID-19 is a global concern. The morbidity rate due to COVID-19 is in-creasing regularly. As for now, there is no specific cure, vaccine and treatment;the lives can be saved only by following the preventive measures and safety guidelines. Conclusion(s) Several clinical trials are in progress for the development of a suitable vaccine to combat this disease. This review shall be helpful in providing detailed information regarding the novel coronavi-rus so that the sequences of such infection can be reduced.Copyright © 2021 Bentham Science Publishers.