CO – Stands for CORONA

VI – Stands for VIRUS

D – Stands for DISEASE

19- Year in which it was discovered i.e 2019

India once again has been hit by Corona virus as fresh cases unfolds in Delhi. There are two cases that has been reported on Monday including an Italian national. A total of six who have been tested positive in India. The virus is said to be spreading faster than SARS corona virus (SARS-CoV) – virus identified in 2003. SARS arise in China as well in 2002. Soon, it got spread worldwide within sort span of time, although it was quickly contained. But the doctors are saying, the recent COVID-19 is much faster than SARS when it comes to spreading in humans.

Update on #COVID19:

Two positive cases of #nCoV19 detected. More details in the Press Release.#coronoavirusoutbreak #CoronaVirusUpdate pic.twitter.com/kf83odGo8f

— Ministry of Health (@MoHFW_INDIA) March 2, 2020

Prime Minister of India tweeted on his social media handle that their government is taking intense review on tackling the COVID-19. Also advised the people of India, not to panic in such critical situation and gave a few important measures to ensure self-protection.

There is no need to panic. We need to work together, take small yet important measures to ensure self-protection. pic.twitter.com/sRRPQlMdtr

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 3, 2020

Moreover, one of the passenger who flew on Air India from Vienna-Delhi of 25th Feb’ 20 is been tested positive now for COVID-19. The airline was quick to notify the people in order to take precautionary measure advice by Ministry of Health regarding Corona Virus.

#FlyAI : This is for the attention of passengers who flew on AI154 Vienna-Delhi of 25th Feb’ 20. One of the passengers has tested positive for #coronavirus. Please follow the protocol notified by the Ministry of Health regarding Corona Virus. Kindly visit https://t.co/YR6yHUi4Or.

— Air India (@airindiain) March 3, 2020

Since COVID-19 spreads through person-to-person and is similar to other coronaviruses that causes cold-like symptoms. In order to tackle COVID-19 one should practice prevention measures everyday like staying home when sick, frequent hand washing, and covering your mouth when in coughs and sneezes. Maintaining personal hygiene and following protocol is what said by the Union Health Minister, Harsh Vardhan.

Some simple measures can help to protect against #COVID19 :

Share this information with your family, friends, colleagues and neighbors too. Also note the 24*7 HelpLine number. #coronavirus#SwasthaBharat#HealthForAll pic.twitter.com/yFkqx089Kx

— Ministry of Health (@MoHFW_INDIA) March 3, 2020

Reduce the risk of Corona Virus Infection, follow these important precautions. @MoHFW_INDIA @PIB_India @MIB_India @ROBHyderabad @DDYadagiri @airnews_hyd pic.twitter.com/ujZJHqHDVo

— PIB in Hyderabad (@PIBHyderabad) March 3, 2020