Volume 36, Issue 5 pp. 1713-1716
Special Section: Cardiac Surgery Amid COVID 19

COVID-19: An Indian perspective

Bashi Velayudhan MCh

Bashi Velayudhan MCh

Institute of Cardiac and Aortic Disorders (ICAD), SRM Institutes for Medical Science (SIMS Hospital), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Mohammed Idhrees MCh, FAIS

Corresponding Author

Mohammed Idhrees MCh, FAIS

Institute of Cardiac and Aortic Disorders (ICAD), SRM Institutes for Medical Science (SIMS Hospital), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Correspondence Mohammed Idhrees, MCh, FAIS, Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgeon, Institute of Cardiac and Aortic Disorders, SRM Institutes of Medical Science (SIMS Hospitals), No.1, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Vadapalani, Chennai 600026, India.

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First published: 22 November 2020
Citations: 2

Abstract

Lockdown, quarantine, self-isolation, personal protection equipment, and social distancing have become words of daily usage ever since the world health organization declared coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as a pandemic. The impact of COVID-19 extends over the medical field, economy, education, and politics. Though the knowledge of the virus is evolving, we are yet to find a solution. India, country with the second largest population, went into a phase of lockdown from 25th March 2020 to 31st May 2020. There was phased measure to “Unlock” starting from 1st June 2020. This has affected the clinical practice and training of the resident. The challenges faced during this unprecedented time are multifaceted which includes overcrowding, healthcare system, and educational background. Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons kept continuing the educational program through a series of “Masterclass.”

CONFLICT OF INTERESTS

The authors declare that there are no conflict of interests.

DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT

The data that support the findings of this study are openly available at https://www.worldometers.info/demographics/india-demographics and https://ourworldindata.org/coronavirus.

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