The Corona care – Prevention is better than cure

Abstract

The threat of coronavirus disease caused by a novel coronavirus SARS-Cov2 is becoming a life-threatening situation across the globe. In the affected countries and regions, numerous measures have been taken to reduce the person-to-person virus transmission as well as to curb the outbreak. In the case of infectious pandemics like this, prevention is always better than cure. The specific focus of preventive measures is more on the susceptible population of children, healthcare providers, and older people. Many of the people practice safety measures without proper knowledge as to whether these measures are sufficient or not to prevent the spread of the virus. It is therefore highly relevant to be aware of the preventive measures for Corona to practice it effectively. The primary preventive measures to be implemented are the regular practice of hygiene, social distancing, avoiding person-to-person contact, judicious use of masks, the practice of screening, and quarantine. Along with these, the usage of secondary preventive measures and avoidance of risk factors need to be exercised appropriately. The current review highlights the practice of salient primary measures, secondary measures, and screening measures along with the elaboration of risk factors which will be advantageous in adding to the knowledge and awareness about effective prevention for Covid 19.