PANDEMIC SCENARIO OF TAMLUK IN PURBA MEDINIPUR DISTRICT

At the end of the last year, 2019 a pneumonia/ SARS like respiratory disease broke out Wuhan, the largest metropolitan area in Chinas Hubei province. It started in the month of December.On Feb 11, 2020, the WHO Director General announced that the disease is caused by a new variety of corona virus.The disease was called COVID-19 or Corona virus disease 2019. Corona virus is large, roughly spherical particles with tuberous surface projections. The objective of this paper is to increase awareness regarding COVID-19 among the people at Tamluk sub-division of purba Medinipur district of West Bengal in India. This paper highlights about different problems such as economical, social, educational and mental during pandemic period in Tamluk sub-division. Preventive strategies are (a) to wash hands frequently with a soap (b) to use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as FFP3 or N95 mask, disposable gown and gloves, (c) to maintain social distancing or avoid close contact with others (d) to avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth, (e) medical care for breathing problem (f) to admit local hospital for fever, coughs or sneezes (g) to avoid public gatherings (h) to stay home etc. The COVID-19 pandemic is spreading day after day all over the world. An immediate discovery of approved Vaccine is required to protect people against this disease.