A Review on Corona Virus Disease - 2019.

In late December 2019, Chinese health authorities reported an outbreak of pneumonia of unknown origin in Wuhan, Hubei Province. Later it was detected and named as Covid-19 that occurred due to a newly found strain of Coronavirus and declared as global pandemic by WHO on 11th February 2020. The outbreak of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has killed approx 371857 peoples so far in all over the world, resulting in catastrophe for humans. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19 common symptoms of which are fever, dry cough, and tiredness. Other symptoms that are less common and may affect some patients include aches and pains, nasal congestion, headache, conjunctivitis, sore throat, diarrhea, loss of taste or smell or a rash on skin or discoloration of fingers or toes. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but only have very mild symptoms. In response to the rapidly increasing number of emerging infected peoples due to the Covid-19, this article attempts to provide a timely and comprehensive review of the swiftly developing research which subject to make people more aware along with providing some precautions that may help them to remain safe. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]