Write an essay (300-350 words) on the role of media in spreading the awareness campaign among the public to fight against COVID-19.
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Coronavirus
Coronavirus is the latest epidemic that has broken out in the world jeopardizing the lives of human beings on the planet. The first case of a person infected with this virus was reported from Wuhan, China, on 31 December 2019.
The situation in China is quite critical; as many as 115,269 people have been reported dead with this virus across the world. Total number of infected patients is 1,866,654; 434,054 infected people have recovered. The disease is spreading to other countries. Situation in Iran and Italy is also very critical.
In India to 9,240 people have been reported infected with this virus. Fifty-six people have died. Indian Government has taken many preventive measures. All schools, colleges, universities, cinemas, etc. have been closed till March April 30, 2020.
World Health Organization has issued many advisories to the people of world to keep themselves safe. Some basic precautionary measures include hygienic precautions such as washing your hands frequently, maintaining distance from people (minimum 1 meter).
In spite of the lockdown, many people are not taking the situation seriously. They form groups and roam here and there. Whenever people do this, they become exposed to the possibility of being infected with it. People must cooperate the Government to fight against this deadly pandemic.
The scientists in China and other advanced nations are working round the clock to discover an antidote to the virus. Until then the situation is very critical.
Until its cure is found, only prevention is the best way to deal with it. We must all abide by the preventive measures announced by the Government.