International Journal of Preventive Medicine (Int J Prev Med)2008-78021342022071726632663ENMember 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, Ammapettai, Nellikuppam, Chengalpet District, Tamil NaduDepartment of Community Medicine, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth – Deemed to be University, Ammapettai, Nellikuppam, Chengalpet District, Tamil Nadu20220717Dear Editor, The coronavirus disease‑2019 (COVID‑19) owing to its novel nature, rapid global spread, and in the absence of any preventive or curative option has been declared as a pandemic. As of 8 June 2020, 6931000 cases and 400857 deaths have been reported across 216 nations and territories wherein the disease has been reported.http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/view/2663http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/download/2663/717718498