Abstract

COVID-19: A GLOBAL THREAT

Swati Patni Pant*

Abstract

Novel coronavirus COVID-19 was declared pandemic by WHO on 11 March 2020 as it had spread to 113 countries till that date. It was the utmost challenge we have faced since World War two. Till May 2019 maximum countries were influenced by this newly emerged disease. Cases of corona is rapidly increasing in many countries including India. At this time the foremost priority of all countries is to testing and treating patients. Due to sudden arrival of this situation no vaccine is available till now therefore we are mainly rely on non-pharmaceutical approaches like social distinction, quarantining citizens, proper sanitisation, covering mouth/nose with mask, cancelling large gatherings such as sport events, concerts and schools, prohibition on international flights, malls, restaurants, transportation etc. It has imparted a major effect on global economy. Unemployment due to job losses in many sectors, disruption in supply chain and abating stock markets are the ultimate consequences of COVID-19. This review summaries about COVID-19, its impact on tourism and response of India against COVID‑19.

Keywords: COVID-19, Pandemic, Disease, Tourism, Sanitisation.