ABSTRACT
Human coronaviruses were historically known as a responsible agent for common cold and various respiratory disorders. Since the previous outbreaks of coronaviruses like the SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV, no potent antiviral drug or vaccines are yet being discovered. Therefore, its control has become a major challenge throughout the globe. Although this novel coronavirus is not fatal in comparison to the other coronaviruses (fatality rates of MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV were 40% and 10%, respectively), it is highly contagious. Therefore, the only way to get rid of the infection is to take protective measures followed by medical awareness. This chapter will explore and magnify the knowledge of various protective equipment, conditioned with the myths regarding the inactivation of the virus. Efforts have been made to give a clear knowledge of the virus morphology and its life cycle, aiding for the development of new computational simulation and biological modeling. Moreover, the mode of action of generally used in inactivating agents as well as tracking strategies, predictions, and ways for alert and early warning are well covered in this chapter.
