The Corona Virus

On the eve of 31 December 2019 as the world celebrated the start of a new decade the province of Wuhan alerted the World Health Organization of several 'flu-like' cases. Less than a week later a novel coronavirus was identified. In February the disease it caused was named COVID-19. Even now as the global infection rate crosses 100000 and the death toll surpasses 3000 we are yet to understand the threat posed by this new coronavirus. There is no vaccination to prevent it and no antiviral to cure the sick. While high numbers are being reported daily agencies may still be unaware of many cases. The symptoms of Coronavirus are dangerously similar to that of the common flu: fever coughing breathlessness tiredness headache and muscle pain. But in India that has such a high population density we will have to do more than just stick to Namaste to greet each other. It seems that a crippling pandemic is inevitable. While some of us may find it easier to resign ourselves to fate what we need most right now is credible and comprehensive information from professionals that can help us understand what the Coronavirus is and how we can prepare and protect ourselves against it. This is the first book that addresses the history evolution facts and myths around the pandemic. The Coronavirus is a timely must-read for everyone keen on understanding its impact and fallout. Review This book has come out when it is needed the most and provides answers to the questions that people have. -- Mukesh AmbaniThe book takes the reader through the history of pandemics while giving some serious advice on how to keep oneself safe from the deadly virus. It pays homage to whistleblowers like Dr Li Wenliang and attempts to picture the world after COVID-19. -- New Indian ExpressA lucid account of how the world has travelled from the 'Spanish Flu' to COVID-19 and what this latest virus does to the immune system -- HinduThe coronavirus is a timely must-read for everyone keen on understanding its impact and fallout -- FeminaThe book is the first to address "the history evolution facts and myths around the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a must read for everybody -- OutlookA book of consequence in the times of today -- Amitabh BachchanNeed of the hour -- Aamir KhanKnow the facts . . . be better prepared -- Karan JoharIn this Infodemic it's a must read -- Barkha Dutt About the Author Dr Swapneil Parikh is a practicing physician in Mumbai and the co-founder of a healthcare start up. His practice focuses on reversing lifestyle diseases like diabetes and obesity. He is passionate about infectious diseases medical literature and the future of technology in medicine. Maherra Desai is a clinical psychologist and medical researcher. She has excelled in academics and psychometrics and is the site manager of clinical research at the Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre Mumbai. She is passionate about fitness travel and voluntary social work.Dr. Rajesh M. Parikh is the Director of Medical Research and Honorary Neuropsychiatrist at the Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre Mumbai. He trained and taught at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions in the U.S. and at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. He has published research in leading international journals and is passionate about poetry painting photography philosophy linguistics marine fish and aviation. He has cumulatively won over 200 awards in academics and in his diverse activities.