Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research1735-90662542020061817341734ENMember of the Medical Education Unit and Institute Research Council, Department of Community Medicine, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth – Deemed to be University, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, IndiaDepartment of Community Medicine, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth – Deemed to be University, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, India2020062120200621<p>Dear Editor,</p><p> The ongoing Corona Virus Disease‑2019 (COVID‑19) pandemic has questioned the preparedness of all the nations in the effective containment of the disease.[1] The global estimates depict that a total of 1991562 cases and 130885 deaths (case fatality rate ‑ 6.57%) has been reported in 213 nations and territories.[1]…………….</p>http://ijnmr.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijnmr/article/view/1734http://ijnmr.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijnmr/article/download/1734/70707304