COVID 19- AN EXPEDITIOUSLY TRANSMITTING VIRAL PANDEMIC: AN OVERVIEW

COVID 19 is a rapidly transmitting airborne viral infection caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2(SARS- CoV-2). Disease was first reported in Hubei province of Wuhan city, China in December 2019, which spread globally within a short span of around 3months. This manuscript briefs on epidemiology, transmission modes, clinical aspects, diagnostic approach and preventive measures and focuses on precautions to be taken by dental and medical professionals.