Role of Public Health Worker against N-Covid-19

Abstract

Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) is the recent outbreak in the community. Globally it is recognized as a serious public health threat by United States Centres for disease control and prevention. In 2020, 28th February World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 as a public health emergencies of International concern with all the countries. The COVID-19 virus- a new virus linked to same family viruses and severe acute respiratory syndrome (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) and some types of common cold. Effective care is needed for High Risk Group of Older adults, People with medical conditions like: Heart disease, Diabetes, Lung disease, Kidney disease, and patient with cancer and Pregnant women. The role and responsibilities of community workers helps to reduce the infections in community areas, surveillance & prevention and control of infections by creating awareness by Information, Education & Communication materials and insist to follow the preventive measures.