SARS-COV-2

SARS-COV-2 is a novel virus which is wrecking the globe, increasing deaths of covid-19 patient has made
the world situation heartrending. Escalating news of diseases and death has put the people in highly
despair state. Regrettably, neither the economy of the country is escalating visibly and nor the SOPs are
being followed to contain the diseases. Moreover, the Rehri Wallahs, Rikshay Wallahs, Dihari wallahs do
not want to accept the reality of the seriousness of this virus that how much life threating it is. In this
non-observance behavior the cases are sky rocketing to sky. Appeals, reminders and intimidations for
implementation of physical distance, hand wash practice and ‘Stay-at-home’ are falling on deaf ears.

The devastating situation of virus is mainly due to the dense population, poverty and illiteracy in
Pakistan. People are not ready to change their ingrained habits, thus result in high number of cases. The
emergency departments of nearly all private and government hospitals are overflown with sick patients.
Almost every laboratory facilities are strained, COVID-19 quarantined units are full and caregivers are
stressed. The families of patients are creating havocs inside the hospital. Security Emergency is needed
to hospitals and health departments.

In this abysmal state, how health virologist can help to contain the virus? In this scientific and
technology era, the health sector of the government can use the information technology modality to
spread the awareness regarding this virus. Awareness TV program with the virologist will help the
government to put the awareness to general public. Moreover, short stories videos and Social campaign
could give tremendous results.