Countering future COVID-19 like pandemics: Strategies and thoughts

Pages: 288-292
Arshiya Khosla (Carmel Convent School, Sector 9B, Chandigarh )
Gaurav Verma (Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Dr Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Panjab University, Sector 14, Chandigarh (formerly)

The present pandemic Covid-19 has set us thinking that despite such scientific advances, the whole world is literally on its knees when dealing with its spread and containment. While humanity is aiming for Mars and beyond, yet when it comes to handling life peacefully on earth, we were found wanting. This article spells out some strategies and thoughts on how Covid19 and other pandemics which we may encounter can be better handled as a part of our life, without putting everything to a standstill. These steps will be useful as they are scientifically based and designed to counter the unchecked spread of any virus-like activity.