Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19)

  • Dr. (Prof.) Jugal Kishore Director Professor & Head, Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6246-5880
  • Shekhar Grover Public Health Consultant, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India.

Abstract

Currently, the entire world is battling with COVID-19 pandemic. India, too, has been affected by the disease. In the current state of crisis, it is pertinent to have appropriate knowledge about the disease. An attempt has been made to address some of the issues related to COVID-19. As the COVID-19 virus is novel, the evidence is evolving day by day. Yet, the information has been presented in the form of questions and answers with most updated and available evidence. (As on 6/04/2020).

How to cite this article:

Kishore J, Grover S. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19). Epidem Int 2020; 5(1): 14-21.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.7048.202004

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Published
2020-04-09