The novel coronavirus (2019-ncov) outbreak has caused distress globally, with China being at the center of the catastrophe. The country has taken immense public health measures to contain the spread of the infection, which is also being supported by global efforts. With three positive cases of 2019-ncov, the Indian government has been driven to take precautionary public safety measures. Institutes around the globe have also commenced working on developing therapies and vaccines for protection against 2019-ncov.
The recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus has caused more than 45,000 cases of infections and over 1000 deaths globally, with China harbouring the most significant load. The Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concerns over the outbreak, stating that neither the source nor the natural host of the virus is known. While progress has been made…