223PROTECTIVE MEASURES AGAINST COVID 19- A REVIEWCoronavirus (CoV) disease-2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome-CoV-2. The disease that originated in 2019 in Wuhan, China, and has spread through the world, resulting in a pandemic. Common symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Muscle pain, sputum production, and sore throat are also noted. While the majority of cases result in mild symptoms, some progress to pneumonia and multi organ failure. The deaths per number of diagnosed cases is estimated at between 1% and 5%, but varies by age and other health conditions. This article discusses the possible protective measures that can be taken by both doctors and individuals to protect oneself from the dreaded disease.sabarigirinathandr@yahoo.co.inReview1112021Corona Virus,Pandemic,Preventive MeasuresTamil Selvan D,Balasiddharth S,Sabarigirinathan C,Srinidhi L,Vinayagavel K,Kailash KrishnanSurgeon and Urologist, Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600010, India.,Private Practitioner, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600003, India.,Professor and Vice-Principal, Tamilnadu Government Dental College and Hospital. Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600003, India.,Post graduate student, Tamilnadu Government Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600003, India.,Professor, Thiruvarur Medical College and Hospital, Tamil Nadu, India.,Private Practitioner, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600003, India.