Abstract:

The Novel coronavirus (COVID-19), which started in Wuhan (China) during December 2019, has spread to the rest of the world until now (July 2020). COVID-19 infections are more prevalent in developed countries rather than in the fast-developing, and underdeveloped countries. Now novel COVID-19 infection is a global health problem. In a fast-developing country like India, the incidence of coronavirus infections is increasing day by day. The fifth phase of lockdown has started in India to reduce the incidence of infection.

Author(s):

• Vikram R. Jadhav, Department of Chemistry, K. K. W. Arts, Science and Commerce College, Pimpalgaon, Maharashtra-422209, India
• J.S. Aher, Department of Chemistry, K.T.H.M. College, Nashik, Maharashtra-422002, India
• A.M. Bhagare, Department of Chemistry, K. K. W. Arts, Science and Commerce College, Pimpalgaon, Maharashtra-422209, India
• A.C. Dhaygude, Department of Chemistry, K. K. W. Arts, Science and Commerce College, Pimpalgaon, Maharashtra-422209, India

DOI: 

https://doi.org/10.15415/jce.2020.71001

Keywords:

COVID-19, CPCB, Environment pollution, Lockdown, WHO

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