id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-024133-zv0ysi8m Saxena, Shailendra K. Current Insight into the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) 2020-04-30 .txt text/plain 2220 142 49 On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) as a pandemic that causes novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) (World Health Organization 2020a). In addition, the scientific fraternity worldwide has been continuously working on COVID-19 from the beginning by publishing the genome and developing highly specific diagnostic tools for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 infection. There is no specific treatment available for SARS-CoV-2 and the current treatment relies on supportive care of the infected patients (Centre for Disease Control and Prevention 2020b). Fig. 1.3 Steps needed to be taken by COVID-19 patients in order to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection Interim guidelines for collecting, handling, and testing clinical specimens from persons for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (2020b) Interim clinical guidance for management of patients with confirmed coronavirus disease (COVID-19). ./cache/cord-024133-zv0ysi8m.txt ./txt/cord-024133-zv0ysi8m.txt