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Review
. 2022;30(1):249-252.
doi: 10.1007/s10389-020-01294-z. Epub 2020 May 11.

COVID-19: a look into the modern age pandemic

Mohammad Aadil Qamar  1
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Review

COVID-19: a look into the modern age pandemic

Mohammad Aadil Qamar. Z Gesundh Wiss. 2022.

Abstract

Aim: COVID-19 presents as a pandemic requiring the utmost attention from the world, especially the healthcare sector. This review intends to discuss the symptoms, prevention, and management carried out related to the coronavirus, while also providing the healthcare provider strategies used by different countries in combating the disease.

Subject and methods: This study was conducted over a period of 2 weeks where different sources were used to assess the ongoing situation regarding COVID-19. The data used in this study was verified and collected from authentic sources only.

Results: Results show that there is at present no definite cure for the disease and that prevention is the best possible defense at our disposal at the moment. Data reviewed suggests that social distancing and isolation is the best possible option at the moment.

Conclusion: This study provides an overview of the developments taking place in response to the pandemic. More research is required, especially in the treatment and prevention of the disease, so that we may progress towards finding a cure as well as creating a vaccine for the COVID-19.

Keywords: Coronavirus; Cough; Covid-19; Prevention; SARS-CoV-2.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of interestThere are no potential conflicts of interest.

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