In history, world have endured many wars and plagues. People have suffered alot whether it was any wars or any Epidemic situation and people have Overcome the lethal crisis with togetherness, strength, patience, strong head, hope etc .Many epidemic situations like wars , plague, cholerae,swine flu are faced by people and have fight against that positively . Covid-19 is also Pandemic we all are experiencing in all over world .The COVID-19 pandemic in India is part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The first case of COVID-19 in India, which originated from China, was reported on 30 January 2020. India currently has the largest number of confirmed cases in Asia, and has the third highest number of confirmed cases in the world after the United States and Brazil .Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.Most people who fall sick with COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover without special treatment.The virus that causes COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through droplets generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or exhales. These droplets are too heavy to hang in the air, and quickly fall on floors or surfaces.You can be infected by breathing in the virus if you are within close proximity of someone who has COVID-19, or by touching a contaminated surface and then your eyes, nose or mouth.COVID-19 impacts the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions most severely. In a spirit of solidarity, we all have to be ready to contribute our part to protect those people at highest risk. As individuals, practising good hygiene and prevention measures as well as applying measures of social distancing, including avoiding crowded places, continue to be very important.
Difference Between An Outbreak, Epidemic And Pandemic:
Outbreak:
This phrase is used to denote a sudden rise in the number of people affected by a disease, contained within a well-defined geographical region, such as a city or town in one country.
Epidemic:
An epidemic indicates a disease that has spread rapidly amongst the population of an entire state or country i.e. a larger topographical area.
Pandemic:
The word Pandemic originates from the Greek word “Pandemos” meaning “all people.” This term is used to designate a disease, when it has been widely distributed across the global populace, at a very fast pace, without any control, afflicting different groups of people in many countries and continents.
With WHO announcing COVID-19 as a Pandemic, due to the virus spreading rapidly in 110 countries and over 4000 people dying so far, the international community would be imposing more curbs on travel and imports, besides quarantining the patients who tested positive for n-COV infection.
Every Government has encourage individuals to take care of their own health and protect others by:
•washing hands frequently with water and soap or using hand-sanitizing gel;
•maintaining social distancing (keeping a distance of 1 metre (3 feet) between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing);
•avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth;
•following respiratory hygiene (covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze, then disposing of the used tissue immediately);
•seeking medical care early if you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing; and
•staying informed and following advice given by your health-care provider, national and local public health authority, or your employer on how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.
Government Response
India’s case fatality rate is relatively low at 2.8%, against the global 4.7%, as of 6 July. Six cities account for around half of all reported cases in the country – Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Pune and Kolkata. As of 24 May 2020, Lakshadweep is the only region which has not reported a case. On 10 June, India’s recoveries exceeded active cases for the first time reducing 49% of total infections followed by recovery rate crossing 60% till early July. Although, active have continued to increase persistently.
On 22 March, India observed a 14-hour voluntary public curfew at the instance of the prime minister Narendra Modi. It was followed by mandatory lockdowns in COVID-19 hotspots and all major cities. Further, on 24 March, the Prime Minister ordered a nationwide lockdown for 21 days, affecting the entire 1.3 billion-person population of India. On 14 April, the Modi extended the nationwide lockdown till 3 May which was followed by two-week extensions starting 3 and 17 May with substantial relaxations. From 1 June, the government started “unlocking” the country (barring “containment zones”) in three unlock phases.
Protective measures were first applied in January. India began thermal screening of passengers arriving from China on 21 January. Initially carried out at seven airports, it was expanded to 20 airports towards the end of January.
The outbreak has been declared an epidemic in more than a dozen states and union territories, where provisions of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 have been invoked, leading to the temporary closure of educational and commercial establishments. All tourist visas have been suspended, as a majority of the confirmed cases were mainly imports.By early to mid-March, the government had drawn up plans to deal with a worsening of the pandemic in the country. This included seven ministries working together to set up additional quarantine and treatment facilities across the country. States and twenty ministries, including Home, Defence, Railways, Labour, Minority Affairs, Aviation and Tourism, were informed of the containment plan.
Zonal classification
The Government Divided the entire nation into three zones – Green Zone, Red Zone, Orange Zone. Relaxations would be allowed accordingly.
Red zone (Hotspots) – districts with high doubling rate and high number of active cases
Orange zone (Non-hotspots) – districts with fewer cases
Green zone – districts without confirmed cases or without new cases in last 21 days
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology launched a smart phone application called Aarogya Setu to help in “contact tracing and containing the spread” of COVID-19 pandemic in the nation.
Government has taken various actions in this Pandemic Corona virus situation for safety of all citizens.
