Open AccessSARS-CoV-2: A virus that is shaking the world
Author(s) -
Pathiyil Ravi Shanker
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of kist medical college/journal of kist medical college
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2717-4816
pISSN - 2661-6319
DOI - 10.3126/jkistmc.v2i2.33777
Subject(s) - pandemic , virus , virology , covid-19 , coronavirus , disease , biology , medicine , infectious disease (medical specialty) , outbreak , pathology
The coronavirus disease -19 and the causative virus, SARS-CoV-2 has had a profound impact globally during the year 2020. The virus has spread to over 213 countries and has created a climate of fear and uncertainty. In this article the author reflects on the pandemic, its effects and also the impact of measures to contain the virus.