International Journal of Preventive Medicine (Int J Prev Med)2008-78021342022072726652665ENMedical Education Unit Coordinator and Member of the Institute Research Council, Department of Community Medicine, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth – Deemed to be UniversityDepartment of Community Medicine, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth – Deemed to be University, Ammapettai, Nellikuppam, Chengalpet District, Tamil Nadu20220725Dear Editor, The Corona Virus Disease‑2019 (COVID‑19) pandemic has resulted in alarming health outcomes across the world and there is an immense need to take measures to contain the spread of the infection. As of 25 July 2020, 15581009 cases and 635173 deaths have been reported in 216 affected nations and territories and the global case fatality rate stands at 4.1%.http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/view/2665http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/download/2665/717718505