Novel Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): new challenges and new responsibilities in developing countries

Abstract

Novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which belongs to the genus Coronaviridae with its high mutation rate. From the current perspective, we discuss the current status of COVID-19, new challenges, and potential interventions to control the pandemic in developing counties such as Pakistan.

Keywords

• covid-19
• interventions
• pandemic
• vaccination