KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES OF PHARMACY PROFESSIONALS TOWARDS COVID-19: SURVEY OF PHARMACY STUDENT’S COMPLIANCE OF SOPS IN COMBATING THE PANDEMIC

12-HJPV2-2021 Original Article

Abstract

Covid-19 is a highly contagious disease caused by SARS-COV2. It is first time observed in Wuhan, Hubei, Mainland China. This virus belongs to β-corona virus family and bats are considered as the natural host for this disease. WHO has declared the emergency situation throughout the world due to the outbreak of Covid-19. In this disease mainly respiratory tract is infected and results in the death of person. Cases of Covid-19 were also reported in Pakistan. This study is especially designed to observe the awareness of this pandemic among Pharmacy students of Karachi, Pakistan studying both in private and public sector Universities through online survey forms. All Professional students are allowed to participate in this study. It is good to know that students have significant awareness regarding the prevention, treatment and transmission of Covid-19.