With an aim to serve people residing in far flung areas, an awareness lecture on “COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Spread and its Prevention” was conducted by Army at Government Middle School, Bisali, District Rajouri. Army doctor initially briefed about the persisting threat of COVID19 and how it is spreading in India. He also mentioned that Coronavirus is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans and they are transmitted between animals and people. Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe causes, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, and even death. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. Standard recommendation to prevent infection spread include regular hand washing, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, avoid close contact with people who are sick, avoid touching your nose, eyes and mouth and stay home when you are sick. Thereafter, a short demonstration of all precautionary measures was also given for better understanding of people.
