THE CHALLENGES FACES BY INDIA WITH COVID-19

According to the World Health Organization(WHO) defined COVID-19 as a Pandemic in over world. The globe death due to COVID-19 has crossed over 50,000 with over 1.42 lakh people infected and rapidly transitioned across world.

India has done well in containing the spread of the virus, the vulnerability that India `faces is still high. As currently, nearly more than 1000 cases have been reported all across India.

COVID -19 is spread via sneeze or coughs or contact with the surface. It is possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or an object that has the virus on it and then touching their own nose, eyes or mouth.

• India is highly vulnerable due to the large population constantly traveling and working in urban agglomerations like Delhi-NCR, Mumbai.
• As many people spit and sneeze openly on the road. Also mobile phone and many virtual extension of hands are some of dirties reservoirs of viruses.
• It means the virus persists and causes a different set of symptoms than observed in the initial bout. Also, sometimes, the recovered person can relapse.
• Currently, the cases and clusters in India are simple spreaders which mean an infected person with normal interactivity. But Covid 19 can also a super spreader which means an infected person with high interactivity who can infect hundreds in no time.
• As we grapple with the global Covid 19 anxiety and fear, unfortunately, people tend to rely on social media platforms where rumors spread faster than the virus.
• The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), said the virus outbreak could cost the global economy in this year and this pandemic could cause a recession in some countries causing global economic growth.
• The Indian government is facing the twin challenge of containing the virus when the economy is already in the slowdown.
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Steps to be taken by India

The ideal approach dealing with this epidemic must have a clear public health focus while addressing fears at the individual level.

The target to find the virus infected people and isolate them and also trace people who have been in contact with those infected people. In this regard, there is an urgent need to clamp down on all major cities and towns, in all aspects, from travel to mass gatherings to schools, colleges and workplaces.

Social distancing strategies and personal protection are the main tools to prevent accelerated transmission when no vaccine is available. This includes school closures, encouraging more home working and avoiding contacts like handshakes.

The focus will be on providing optimal care for people who need hospitalization and ensuring support for those who become infected but do not require hospital treatment. It also involves plans to minimize the impact of the disease on society, public services and the economy.